Rich, nutty, and smooth, butter pecan creamer feels like ice cream in your coffee. You’ll learn how to make it with real ingredients at home. Keep reading—this article is loaded with other indulgent flavors too.
The Creamer
Butter pecan creamer adds a nutty, buttery note to coffee. You can throw it together at home with basic kitchen gear, or just grab a bottle at the store.
Equipment
You’ll need just a few simple tools: a small saucepan for heating and blending, and a whisk to keep things smooth—nobody likes clumps. Measuring cups help get the balance right, and a fine mesh strainer is handy if you’re using real pecans and want a silky finish. Pop the finished creamer in a glass jar or bottle in the fridge.
If you have a small funnel, even better—less spillage. No fancy gadgets required, and cleanup is a breeze since you’re only using a handful of things.
Ingredients
You don’t need anything wild for butter pecan creamer. Each part brings something to the table for that signature sweet, nutty richness:
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon butter extract
- 1/4 teaspoon pecan extract (or 1-2 tablespoons finely chopped toasted pecans, optional)
- Pinch of salt
The combo of dairy, brown sugar, and extracts gives you a creamy, lightly sweet base. Real butter and brown sugar really deepen the flavor, and the extracts are what make it unmistakably butter pecan.
Instructions
Here’s how to make it:
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Stir in the brown sugar and let it dissolve.
- Add the milk, heavy cream, and a pinch of salt.
- Heat until it’s steaming, but don’t let it boil.
- Take it off the heat.
- Stir in the vanilla, butter extract, and pecan extract (or pecans).
- Whisk until smooth.
- If you used real pecans, strain the creamer through a fine mesh sieve.
- Let it cool, then pour into a clean bottle for storage.
Keep it in the fridge for up to a week. Give it a good shake before each use—things tend to settle.
Tasting Notes
This creamer has a cozy, balanced taste. Butter and brown sugar give it a warm sweetness, while toasted pecans add a real nutty kick.
The cream makes it extra smooth, and the vanilla ties everything together. There’s a gentle saltiness that keeps it from being too sweet, which I love.
It works beautifully in both hot and iced coffee. In warm drinks, it blends right in. If you go with real pecans, you’ll definitely notice a bolder, more authentic nutty flavor.
Quick Pro Tips
Use quality extracts: Real vanilla and pecan extracts genuinely boost the flavor—it’s worth it.
Adjust sweetness: Taste as you go; some days you want it sweeter, some days you don’t.
Don’t skip the salt: That little bit of salt? It really makes the butter flavor pop.
Shake before using: It tends to separate in the fridge, so just shake it up before pouring.
Store properly: Stick it in a clean, airtight bottle and get it in the fridge soon after making—it’ll stay fresh longer.
