Tres Leches Coffee Creamer Recipe {Plus How To Make French Press Coffee} - Kitchen Concoctions (2024)

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Ease into your morning with this easy tutorial for French press coffee and check out my delicious homemade Tres Leches Coffee Creamer recipe!

Tres Leches Coffee Creamer Recipe {Plus How To Make French Press Coffee} - Kitchen Concoctions (1)If you have been reading Kitchen Concoctions for any amount of time, then you know I love my morning routine. I love easing into my day by brewing a pot of coffee and taking my cup of coffee (spiked with a little homemade Tres Leches Coffee Creamer recipe) out to my patio to sit and enjoy the stillness of the morning.

I’ll usually have my planner or journal in hand so that I can make my daily to do list or jot down my burning thoughts. Or, if I’m lucky, I’ll get to sit and visit with my husband for a few moments before he rushes out the door to head to work.

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This Tres Leches Coffee Creamer recipe is my go to homemade coffee creamer as it uses just five ingredients, most of which I always have on hand. It’s not overly sweet, which adds a nice little creaminess and sweetness to my cup of coffee, while allowing the smooth, yet bold taste of the Folgers® Coffeehouse Blend to still shine through.

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While during the week we usually brew our daily pot of coffee using a traditional coffee maker, on the weekends, when we really can ease into our day, like make brunch at home, read the paper, and catch up with each other after the long week, I like to pull out the French press and make our coffee in that. Not only does the French press look cute on our dining room table as we sit and enjoy brunch, I think the coffee is stronger when brewed this way, perfect for coffee fans of every generation!

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Today, I’m sharing not only my Tres Leches Coffee Creamer recipe below, but a quick little how to on how to make French press coffee for weekend brunchin!

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Helpful Tips and Information:

How to store coffee: Coffee grounds should be stored with the lid securely on in a cool, dry place (ie: the pantry or kitchen cabinet). Once opened, the container of coffee should be used within 2-3 weeks (stored at room temperature) for ultimate freshness; or can be stored in the refrigerator for about a month.

How to make French press coffee:
Fill French press with ½ cup Folgers® Coffeehouse Blend coffee grounds.

Pour 4 cups hot, but not boiling, water into your French press, leaving about 1-2 inches of space at the top.

Stir water and coffee grounds with a wooden spoon.

Place French press plunger in the top of the French press, but don’t press down.

Let coffee brew for 4-5 minutes and then press plunger down to press all the coffee grounds to the bottom of the French press.

Pour the brewed coffee into coffee cups and serve with a splash or two of Tres Leches Coffee Creamer, if desired.

Serving suggestion: This homemade creamer is can be used for hot or iced coffee. For iced coffee, pour leftover coffee or expiring creamer into ice cube trays and freeze. Use coffee or creamer ice cubes when making iced coffee so that your iced coffee doesn’t get watered down.

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Tres Leches Coffee Creamer Recipe {Plus How To Make French Press Coffee} - Kitchen Concoctions (9)

Yield: Yields: 4 cups

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Ease into your morning with this easy tutorial for French press coffee and check out my delicious homemade Tres Leches Coffee Creamer recipe!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup half and half or milk of choice
  • 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Combine all three milks, vanilla and cinnamon in a large glass jar. Whisk together or place lid on jar, secure tightly and shake vigorously to combine.
  2. Add 1-2 tablespoons, or desired amount, of coffee creamer to hot or iced coffee and stir to combine.
  3. Store homemade creamer in jar in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks, or until the expiration date of the milk or half and half.

Notes

Tip: I place a piece of painter’s tape on the lid to the glass jar and write the expiration date of the milk/half and half on that so that I know what date I need to use the creamer by.

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FAQs

How to make coffee with milk and creamer? ›

Create Lattes And Cappuccinos With Coffee Creamer

You can easily make them at home using coffee creamer. For lattes, combine 1/2 espresso shot with 1/2 cup milk or cream and 1-2 tablespoons of sugar. For cappuccinos, combine 1/2 espresso shot with 1/2 cup milk or cream and 2-4 tablespoons of sugar.

Can you use coffee creamer instead of heavy cream? ›

To make soup creamy, simply swap heavy cream for unflavored coffee creamer by mixing it into the recipe or swirling it over top. If you happen to be out of milk when baking, use coffee creamer instead! Using a vanilla-flavored variety is a great way to add extra vanilla flavor to your favorite sweet treats.

Can you use coffee creamer as a milk substitute? ›

Using coffee creamers offers a convenient, shelf-stable, and cost-effective dairy substitute for home and office use. With some adjustments to quantities used and handling, creamers can closely mimic milk, half and half, or cream in hot and cold coffeehouse-style beverages and other recipes.

Can you froth French vanilla creamer? ›

You can froth coffee creamer using automatic devices, including an electric frother, handheld frother, and a steamer wand. You can also shake creamer in a mason jar, use an immersion blender, or French plunge creamer to create a silky and bubbly froth.

Can you make coffee with creamer? ›

Add ice and coffee to a 12-ounce glass. Add creamer, stir, sip, and enjoy!

How do you add creamer to instant coffee? ›

COMBINE water and instant coffee in a glass. Stir in creamer. TOSS in the cubes and let chill. TOP with whipped cream or cold foam for extra flair and sip away.

What else can I do with coffee creamer? ›

19 Creative Ways To Use Coffee Creamer
  1. Mix it into your smoothies for a creamy boost. ...
  2. Transform your morning bowl of oatmeal. ...
  3. Amp up your favorite brownie recipe. ...
  4. Impart flavor on your homemade ice cream. ...
  5. Make your apple pie extra creamy. ...
  6. Add a splash to your French toast custard. ...
  7. Make your hot chocolate extra creamy.
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What's the difference between coffee creamer and creamer? ›

Heavy cream and half-and-half are dairy products, while coffee creamer is usually made from a combination of water, sugar, and vegetable oil, and is heavily processed. A stroll down the refrigerated aisle of your local grocery store will quickly reveal shelves upon shelves of different types of creams and creamers.

Is adding milk to coffee better than creamer? ›

Both half and half and 1% milk are better choices than the non-dairy creamers. They are less processed and have more vitamins and minerals. But between these two dairy options, 1% milk is a better choice because it has less saturated fat and cholesterol than half and half.

How much creamer to put in coffee? ›

Use one stick of Nescafe Classic, 2 teaspoons of sugar, three teaspoons of Coffee Mate Creamer. Just add water and you're done. Cheers.

Can you make whipped cream with coffee creamer? ›

COOL WHIP substitute Non-dairy Creamer [coffee creamer] can be whipped into topping like dream whip. I get the large jars at Sam's club & the directions are on them. It's 2 parts creamer to 1 part cold milk: sugar & vanilla to taste. It takes 5 - 7 minutes of whipping at high speed until stiff.

How do you make coffee creamy without creamer or milk? ›

Adding coconut oil or grass fed butter to your coffee can be a great way to add some healthy fat to your morning routine. Not only does it give your beverage a rich creamy flavor, it also helps satiate your hunger over a period of time, helping you squash cravings.

What happens if I froth coffee creamer? ›

So can you froth coffee creamer? Yes, you can definitely shake coffee creamer up or froth it to add in air and create a fluffier texture. You can also get a thicker consistency by using an electric hand frothing tool to add a fancy touch to your coffee.

How do you make coffee creamer into cold foam? ›

Just froth your coffee creamer. with a milk frother for about 30-60 seconds.

How to make frothy creamer? ›

  1. Add the milk and creamer to a large, microwave safe glass.
  2. Warm for 30 seconds in the microwave.
  3. Add collagen peptides.
  4. Whisk for 30-60 seconds until the creamer has quadrupled in volume (1/4 cup of creamer should turn into a cup frothed).
  5. Pour over your coffee and ENJOY! 😍

What is the correct way to make coffee with milk? ›

The right milk for the right coffee

Just add a splash of cold milk to your hot coffee, to taste. Latte: The ever-popular milky coffee. Add around 250ml of steamed milk and steamed milk with a layer of micro-foam on top of one-two shots of espresso.

Can you make coffee with just milk? ›

But if you take the cold brew process and substitute milk for water, with a couple of tweaks, you can create a unique drink—a smooth and rich coffee-flavored milk with faint notes of chocolate that's perfect for making iced lattes with tons of flavor, straight from the fridge.

Should I use creamer or milk in coffee? ›

One of these choices revolves around whether to add dairy creamer or milk to the coffee. Adding dairy creamer makes your coffee creamy, giving it a richer feel. On the flip side, choosing milk keeps the flavor more subtle, letting the natural taste of the coffee stand out.

What goes first coffee or creamer? ›

Coffee first, then any milk product, or you boil the milk, giving it a skim-milk flavor, which I don't like. But non-dairy creamer doesn't matter.

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