Homemade Crème Brûlée Coffee Syrup

This homemade crème brûlée coffee syrup is sweet and decadent. Made with simple ingredients, it mimics the creamy French dessert and adds a rich sweetness to any coffee drink.

Crème brûlée is a classic French dessert featuring a rich, creamy vanilla custard base topped with a layer of hard, caramelized sugar that is torched to a brittle, glassy finish just before serving. 

This homemade crème brûlée coffee syrup mimics the rich sweetness and creaminess of the dessert, adding a delicious richness to any of your homemade coffee drinks.

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Homemade Crème Brûlée Coffee Syrup Recipe

Homemade Crème Brûlée Coffee Syrup

Annabelle

This homemade crème brûlée coffee syrup is sweet and decadent. Make in just a few minutes with simple ingredients to mimic the creamy French dessert in your at-home coffee. Easy to make and lasts in the fridge!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings 28 ounces

Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients

  

• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water
• 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk shaken well, NOT evaporated milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

 

• Combine white sugar, salt, water, and sweetened condensed milk to a small saucepan on the stove. Do not add the vanilla extract yet.
• Whisk together and heat on low-medium heat for about 5 minutes. Whisk continuously and do not leave the stove. Heat until the mixture foams and all the ingredients are dissolved. You don't want a rolling boil, just a gentle foaming.
• Once the ingredients are dissolved together, remove saucepan from heat. Allow the syrup to mostly cool in the pan. Add the vanilla extract and stir.
• Once mostly cool, pour the syrup into a glass jar or bottle for storage. Allow to completely finish cooling on the counter top before storing in the fridge.
• When ready to use, shake the bottle or jar of syrup, pour into your beverage, and enjoy!

Notes

• Stir, stir, stir – Do not leave this crème brûlée coffee syrup while it’s on the stove. The sugar can burn if the heat is too high and it needs to be continually gently stirred while the ingredients dissolve. So watch it carefully!
• Add the vanilla extract at the end – Since vanilla extract is alcohol-based it will evaporate if heated and result in a weaker vanilla flavor. Add it at the end after removing the pan from the heat.
• Store in the fridge – Once you make this coffee syrup you can use some right away and store the rest in the fridge for up to a month.
• Consider your container – I’d recommend storing crème brûlée coffee syrup in a glass container that’s easy to pour. It keeps drips and messes to a minimum. 

Instead of adding the individual ingredients to your at-home latte or iced coffee each time you make it, this crème brûlée coffee syrup makes a generous 28 ounce batch you can grab to whip up a quick and convenient drink that tastes gourmet. It stays fresh in the fridge for over a month!

This recipe makes a large batch of coffee syrup and because of the sweetness level, a little goes a long way to flavor a coffee. You don’t need much to achieve a flavorful coffee so this recipe really stretches!

When I’m making a special coffee drink at home, there’s a 50/50 chance I’m making it as I run out the door to adventure with my kids. So convenience is key for me as a busy mom.

I don’t have time to get out the individual ingredients for a flavored latte or iced coffee every time I want something special. With this recipe I can make a batch of syrup that’s quick to pour and go anytime!

This recipe is for you if you (like me) want coffee syrup that:

• Only has simple ingredients. No fillers, preservatives, or dyes.
• Has strong flavor. No watery syrup for me, please!
• Is easy to whip up a batch and store.
• Requires no prep to use after it’s made. Just pour and go!

Why you’ll love this recipe

• Easy and delicious – This crème brûlée coffee syrup is oh so good and quick to whip up. It’s decadent and creamy, adding an elevated sweetness to your coffee.
• Long lasting – This recipe makes a large batch of coffee syrup and because of the sweetness level, a little goes a long way to flavor a coffee. You don’t need much to achieve a flavorful coffee so this recipe really stretches!
• Saves money – If you break it down, this coffee syrup costs only pennies per serving. It’s much more frugal to make coffee at home and this recipe doesn’t sacrifice flavor for frugality!
• Saves time – No one wants to get out each individual ingredient every time you make a flavored coffee. This recipe whips up a large 28 ounce batch (or 3.5 cups) in just a few minutes.

Important Ingredients

This crème brûlée coffee syrup is made with just a few simple ingredients:

• Sweetened condensed milk – Sweetened condensed milk is cow’s milk that has had about 60% of its water removed through evaporation by heat. It’s then mixed with sugar to create a shelf-stable caramel-like syrup. This is not the same as plain evaporated milk. Make sure to shake the can well before opening.
• White sugar – I use regular granulated white sugar for this recipe.
• Pinch of salt – My favorite salt to use in my kitchen is Redmond Real Salt. A high quality salt is key in a vibrant kitchen and in recipes like this one, salt is used as a flavor enhancer. So be generous with that pinch of salt in this recipe!
• Vanilla extract – Maybe I’m biased, but there is nothing like the flavor of homemade vanilla extract. I think it levels up any sweet treat recipe. Any kind of vanilla extract will do, but if you want to kick it up a notch, use homemade. I like this recipe from Natasha’s Kitchen.

A full ingredient list with exact amounts can be found in the recipe card above.

How to Make Homemade Crème Brûlée Coffee Syrup

Step 1: Combine white sugar, salt, water, and sweetened condensed milk to a small saucepan on the stove. Do not add the vanilla extract yet.

Step 2: Whisk together and heat on low-medium heat for about 5 minutes. Whisk continuously and do not leave the stove. Heat until the mixture foams and all the ingredients are dissolved. You don’t want a rolling boil, just a gentle foaming.

Step 3: Once the ingredients are dissolved together, remove saucepan from heat. Allow the syrup to mostly cool in the pan. Add the vanilla extract and stir.

Step 4: Once mostly cool, pour the syrup into a large glass jar or bottle for storage. Allow to completely finish cooling on the counter top before storing in the fridge.

When ready to use, shake the bottle or jar of syrup, pour into your beverage, and enjoy!

How to Serve

Pour this homemade crème brûlée coffee syrup in a hot or iced coffee, cold brew, or latte to make your own version of your favorite coffee shop drink. You can combine it with other flavors or enjoy it on its own.

How to Store

Store crème brûlée coffee syrup in a glass bottle or jar in the fridge for up to a month. When ready to use, shake the bottle or jar and pour into your coffee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Leave me a comment telling me how you enjoyed this recipe and what coffee drink you made! I’m always looking for new ideas for leveling up my at-home coffee game so be sure to share your creation. Enjoy!

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