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Homemade Jamaican Rum Cream
Ahmad Itani

Homemade Jamaican Rum Cream

5 from 1 vote
Rich, creamy, and irresistibly smooth — this Jamaican Rum Cream recipe blends the bold flavor of dark rum with sweet condensed milk, aromatic spices, and a hint of coffee. A Caribbean classic that’s perfect for sipping, gifting, or adding to your favorite cocktails.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Course: Beverages, Drinks
Cuisine: Caribbean, Jamaican
Calories: 230
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk 1 can
  • 1 cup Jamaican dark rum Appleton Estate or Myers’s
  • 1 tsp instant coffee granules
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • A pinch of ground nutmeg
  • Chocolate syrup optional, for drizzling inside the glass

Method
 

  1. Blend the Base: Add heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk to a blender. Blend on low until smooth.
    Add heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk to a blender
  2. Add Rum: Pour in the Jamaican dark rum and blend again briefly to combine.
    Ad Jamaican dark rum
  3. Add Flavor: Mix in instant coffee, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract.
    Jamaican Rum Cream
  4. Blend Until Smooth: Increase speed slightly and blend until fully incorporated with no spice clumps.
    Homemade Jamaican Rum Cream - Blend Until Smooth: Increase speed slightly and blend until fully incorporated with no spice clumps.
  5. Chill: Transfer the mixture to a sealed glass bottle or container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
    Homemade Jamaican Rum Cream
  6. Serve: Shake well before serving. Pour over ice and drizzle with chocolate syrup if desired.
    Pour Jamaican Rum Cream over ice and drizzle with chocolate syrup

Notes

Use high-quality Jamaican rum for authentic flavor.
Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks (best within the first week).
For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Freshly ground nutmeg enhances the spice aroma.
Garnish with a dusting of nutmeg or cinnamon before serving.
Nutrition (per serving, approx):
Calories: 230 | Fat: 10g | Carbs: 15g | Sugar: 14g | Protein: 2g