• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Recipe52.com

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipe Index
  • About Me
  • Contact Us
  • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipe Index
    • About Me
    • Contact Us
    • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Condiments & spices » Homemade Condensed Milk

    Jul 17, 2020 · Modified: Oct 17, 2022 by Mariam Sodawater · This post may contain affiliate links. 5 Comments

    Homemade Condensed Milk

    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe
    5 from 4 votes
    sweetened condensed milk pin it image

    Heya! Are you ready to enjoy some sweetened condensed milk dessert? Yes, now you can make your own with just three ingredients. And it tastes better than store-bought, I promise.

    Sweetened Condensed milk recipe

    Making your homemade condensed milk is not only easy and it is less pricey too. The recipe is really simple and calls for only three ingredients that are almost always available at home. I have used this sweetened condensed milk in many recipes and it works as good as the store-bought stuff.

    Jump to:
    • How does this recipe work?
    • How do you make it?
    • Uses
    • FAQ
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    How does this recipe work?

    Sweetened condensed milk is made by reducing the water content of milk to half. Simultaneously, the sugar is caramelized as the milk simmers on medium heat and gives it a super unique and delicious taste. You can ways to make quicker condensed milk and dairy-free condensed milk here.

    sweetened condensed in small jar.

    How do you make it?

    Steps to make sweetened condensed milk
    1. In a nonstick pan and wide-based combine milk and sugar. Wide-based pan helps quick evaporation but you can also use a saucepan. Cooking time will increase in a saucepan. Also, mark a visual note of the level of milk in the pan. Bring milk to boil on medium heat. Once it boils, reduce the heat to let level where milk simmers without over-flowing.
    2. The sugar will melt and the mixture becomes thin but it starts getting thicker as water evaporates. Let it simmer for 20 minutes.
    3. When the mixture starts getting thicker reduce after 20 minutes of simmering reduces heat to the lowest level. The dissolved sugar begins to caramelize. We need to reduce the water content by half.
    4. Remove from heat and stir in the butter. Strain the condensed milk directly into a clean glass jar to remove any caramelized bits. Straining is not needed if the mixture is smooth. Let sweetened condensed milk cool completely then place the lid and store in the fridge.

    Uses

    Sweetened condensed milk is a condiment used in making many sweets, truffles, candies, cakes, cookies, desserts, Indian mithai, laddoos, milkshakes, ice cream, pudding, and the list goes on. Any recipe that calls for milk and sugar. Condensed milk can be added to it for a rich decadent taste.

    If you have some leftovers simply add it to coffee for a delicious latte or black tea to make yummy Indian chai. Or just substitute it in milkshakes or smoothies for sweetener and enjoy.

    FAQ

    How to store it?

    Store homemade sweetened condensed milk in an airtight glass jar in the fridge and it should stay good for 7-10 days. If you don't want to use it immediately, you can freeze it for 3 months. Reheat it if the sugar crystallizes.

    Can I use less sugar?

    This homemade sweetened condensed milk recipe is slightly less sweet than commercial ones so I would recommend not to tweak the sugar. But if you really have to then you may reduce the sugar to ¾ cup. It will be less thick.

    Thinking what to make with it? Check these desserts.

    • Kiwi Cheesecake
    • Lemon Cheesecake
    • Coconut delight
    • Mango delight
    • Brigadeiro
    • Coconut balls
    • Oreo balls
    • Chocolate Salami

    📖 Recipe

    sweetened condensed in small jar.

    Sweetened Condensed Milk Recipe

    A simple and economical way to make condensed milk at home.
    5 from 4 votes
    Print Pin
    Prep: 5 minutes
    Cook: 35 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings : 1 cup (250 ml)
    Calories: 751kcal
    Author: Mariam Sodawater
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Ingredients

    • 3 cup milk, whole milk, full fat, Notes 1
    • 1 cup sugar, Notes 2
    • 2 tablespoon salted butter, optional but recommended

    Instructions

    • Combine milk and sugar in a wide-based non-stick pan. Whisk constantly to dissolve sugar over medium heat. Visually note the level of milk in the pan.
    • As soon as the milk boils, reduce heat to a level when it simmers lightly and doesn't over-flow. Let it simmer on medium-low heat for about 20 minutes. Stir at intervals to check.
    • Then reduce heat to lowest and cook further until the milk has reduced to half and has a thin syrupy consistency, remove from heat and stir the butter. Condensed milk is ready. (It will thicken upon cooling.)
    • Strain the sweetened condensed milk directly into a clean glass jar to remove any caramel bits. Let it cool.
    • Store homemade condensed milk in the refrigerator.

    Notes

    1. Milk: Try these two alternatives to substitute milk.
      Evaporated milk: You can replace three cups of milk with 1 can evaporated milk. The cooking will be very little.
      Coconut milk: You substitute 3 cups of milk with 1 can of coconut cream. Similar to evaporated milk cooking time will be about 5-7 minutes.
    2. Sugar: Replace sugar with 1¼ cup maple syrup or 1 cup honey. Cooking time for maple syrup will increase.
    3. Color: The quality of milk can vary the thickness and color of sweetened condensed milk.
    4. Storage: Store sweetened condensed milk in the fridge and it stays good for more than 7 days. If the top of condensed milk gets crumbly in the fridge, keep it in room temperature and give it a stir and it will be smooth and runny again.

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 751kcal
    Mention @Recipe52 or tag #Loverecipe52!

    Don't forget to give this recipe a 5-star rating by clicking the fifth star on the recipe card. Please leave feedback or any query in the comment section. I love to hear from you.

    More Recipes

    • Tomato Jam Recipe
    • Dulce De Leche (Boiled Condensed Milk)
    • Salted Caramel Sauce
    • Nihari Masala

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. kazmisahib says

      October 15, 2016 at 2:13 am

      yummi.... i m making it now.....!

      Reply
      • Mariam Sodawater says

        October 15, 2016 at 5:53 am

        ?, let me know your outcome too.

        Reply
    2. Parus says

      October 14, 2016 at 2:30 pm

      I add sucral to make it sugar-free for my parents 🙂

      Reply
      • Mariam Sodawater says

        October 14, 2016 at 2:48 pm

        Very good suggestion, thanks for sharing.

        Reply
        • Parus says

          October 14, 2016 at 3:07 pm

          My pleasure 🙂

          Reply

    Rate this Recipe and Leave a Comment Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    If you enjoy this recipe, please consider leaving a star rating along with your comment. Not only your reviews motivate me to do my best, but they also help others find me online. Thank you! Mariam




    Primary Sidebar

    Hi, I’m Mariam Sodawater, a passionate home chef dedicated to sharing authentic South Asian taste with simple recipes and easy-to-find ingredients. My motto is EASY, HEALTHY, and FRUGAL food. Home cooking can be fun and therapeutic!

    More about me →

    Ramadan (Make-Ahead)

    • Keema Samosa Recipe
    • Keema Cutlets Recipe with beef or mutton
    • Shami Kabab Recipe
    • Cornflake Fried Chicken
    • Date Roll
    • Bohra Fried Chicken
    • Pakistani Keema (Bhuna)
    • Ground Chicken Nuggets

    Ramadan Favourites

    • Brownie Recipe with Oil
    • Chicken Karahi Recipe
    • Chapli Kebab
    • Aloo Keema Patties / Cutlets
    • Aloo Tikki
    • Dynamite Chicken
    • Cheesy Spaghetti Balls Recipe
    • Aloo Chana Chaat recipe
    • Batata Vada (Indian Potato Balls)
    • Potato Cheese Balls Recipe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube

    Footer

    Newsletter

    Accessibility

    Privacy Policy

    © 2022 RECIPE 52