Peppermint Mocha Coffee Creamer
If a peppermint mocha is your go-to holiday coffee shop drink, you’re going to love this homemade peppermint mocha coffee creamer.
This easy peppermint mocha creamer recipe combines sweet peppermint syrup, real cocoa, and rich cream to create the most indulgent, silky creamer. It tastes like a cozy holiday coffee treat, right from your own kitchen.
Steam it for a quick homemade peppermint mocha, or just add a splash to your morning coffee for a little festive cheer.
It only takes minutes to make and keeps beautifully in the fridge all week long.
Why You’ll Love This Peppermint Mocha Creamer
This homemade peppermint mocha creamer is made with simple, real ingredients—no oils, thickeners, or artificial flavors like many store-bought versions.
- Real cocoa and cream: Smooth, rich, and velvety texture every time.
- Perfect for frothing: The milk and cream base froths just like coffee shop creamers.
- Quick and budget-friendly: You can make this in minutes and skip the expensive seasonal drinks.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Peppermint Syrup
- Dark Cocoa Bar
- Heavy Cream
- Milk
Ingredient Notes & Tips
Peppermint Syrup: Store-bought peppermint syrup (like Torani Peppermint) works great, but homemade syrup gives you more control over flavor strength and sweetness.
Make Your Own Peppermint Syrup
Want to make it from scratch? Try my Homemade Peppermint Syrup Recipe. It’s just sugar, peppermint extract, and water. It comes together in minutes and adds the perfect peppermint flavor to this creamer.
Dark Cocoa Bar: Choose a high-quality chocolate bar that’s at least 40–70% cocoa. Look for real cocoa butter in the ingredients (not vegetable fats) for that smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Skip over the milk chocolate candy bar section. That’s not the same thing.
Heavy Cream & Milk: I prefer using a mix of heavy cream and whole milk for balance. You can also substitute sweetened condensed milk for a thicker, sweeter version.
For this recipe, most of the sweetness comes from the peppermint syrup and melted cocoa and cream, give it an indulgent silkiness.
Keep a bar of dark chocolate and some peppermint syrup on hand, and you can make this peppermint coffee creamer anytime the craving hits.
How to Make Peppermint Mocha Creamer
Detailed recipe and instructions are in recipe card at bottom of post.
Follow these simple steps to make your own peppermint mocha creamer at home:
- Melt the chocolate: Chop the dark chocolate bar into small pieces. Melt in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, for about 1–2 minutes.
- Add peppermint syrup: Slowly drizzle in room-temperature (or slightly warmed) syrup while stirring. Avoid adding it cold or all at once. It can cause the chocolate to seize.
- Add cream and milk: Warm the milk and cream (about 45 seconds in the microwave), then slowly whisk them into the chocolate mixture until smooth. Again, we don’t want cold liquids to seize the chocolate.
- Cool and store: Pour the finished creamer into a sterilized glass bottle or jar and refrigerate. Use by the earliest expiration date of your milk or cream.
Making the Peppermint Chocolate Sauce
Adding the Cream
Try This Next: Love peppermint drinks but want something a bit lighter? My Peppermint White Chocolate Coffee Creamer has all the cozy holiday flavor with creamy white chocolate sweetness.
Recipe Notes
- For thicker creamer, swap in sweetened condensed milk for the heavy cream.
- Chop chocolate evenly so it melts uniformly.
- Always melt on low heat—it only takes a minute or two.
- Use dry utensils and slightly warm liquids to prevent chocolate from seizing.
- For a stronger mint flavor, stir in a drop or two of peppermint extract after removing from heat.
Ways to Use Peppermint Mocha Creamer
This peppermint mocha creamer isn’t just for coffee…it’s a shortcut to your favorite holiday drinks!
- Iced Peppermint Mocha: Pour espresso over ice, then add creamer and top with whipped cream and chocolate curls.
- Hot Peppermint Mocha: Steam or froth the creamer and pour it over brewed espresso. Garnish with whipped cream and crushed candy canes for a festive touch.
- Peppermint Latte or Cocoa: Use as a creamer substitute in hot chocolate or lattes for a peppermint twist.
However you serve it, it’s holiday happiness in a mug.
More Homemade Coffee Creamer Recipes
Looking for more ways to flavor your coffee? Try one of these cozy homemade coffee creamers next:
- Salted Caramel Coffee Creamer: Rich caramel flavor with a touch of salt for balance.
- Peppermint White Chocolate Coffee Creamer: Smooth and sweet, like white chocolate peppermint bark in your cup.
- Sugar Cookie Coffee Creamer: Buttery vanilla flavor that tastes like a holiday cookie.
- Gingerbread Coffee Creamer: Spiced with molasses and cinnamon for a classic Christmas feel.
- Cinnamon Roll Coffee Creamer: Sweet and warm, like your favorite breakfast treat.
Peppermint Mocha Coffee Creamer
This easy homemade Peppermint Mocha Coffee Creamer is made with real chocolate, cream, and plenty of peppermint for that classic holiday flavor. Add a splash to your coffee or use it to make cozy peppermint lattes all season long.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup peppermint syrup
- 3.5 ounce dark cocoa bar, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate. Cut dark chocolate cocoa bar into small pieces for even melting. Place it in a small saucepan over low heat and stir until melted, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the peppermint syrup. Slowly drizzle room temperature peppermint syrup into chocolate, stirring constantly. Avoid dumping the syrup in all at once and using cold syrup as both may cause the chocolate to seize.
- Add cream to peppermint mocha mixture. Remove the peppermint chocolate from the heat and slowly whisk in small amounts of cream and milk that's been slightly warmed in the microwave. Avoid cold liquids to prevent seizing the chocolate. Set aside to cool.
- Store peppermint mocha creamer in refrigerator. Pour the creamer into a sterilized bottle and store in the refrigerator until the earliest expiration date on the heavy cream or milk.