Homemade Vanilla Bean Coffee Creamer
Make your coffee extra special with this homemade vanilla bean coffee creamer. The real vanilla bean adds a delightful depth of flavor, making your morning brew a treat. Ingredients: 2 cups of half-and-half 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped out 1/2 cup of granulated sugar 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract Instructions: In a saucepan, combine the half-and-half and the scraped vanilla bean seeds Heat the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until its hot but not boiling Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it steep for about 10 minutes to infuse the vanilla flavor Strain the mixture to remove the vanilla bean and any clumps Return the strained mixture to the saucepan and add the granulated sugar and vanilla extract Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is fully dissolved and the creamer is smooth Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature ...