Creamy • Sweet • Budget-Friendly • Perfect for Baking & Desserts
🥛💛 Introduction
Making Homemade Condensed Milk is surprisingly easy and requires just 2 simple ingredients! This creamy, rich, and silky-smooth recipe is an economical alternative to store-bought sweetened condensed milk. It’s perfect for baking cakes, cookies, pies, fudge, candies, coffee drinks, ice cream, and countless homemade desserts.
With only milk and sugar, you can create a delicious pantry staple that’s fresh, preservative-free, and ready whenever you need it. Once you try making it at home, you’ll love how easy, affordable, and versatile it is. 🌟🥄
⏰ Preparation Time
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–45 minutes
- Total Time: About 45–50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 1¼ cups
🛒 Ingredients
🥛 Main Ingredients
- 2 cups (500 ml) whole milk
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
✨ Optional Flavor Variations
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1 tablespoon butter (for extra richness)
- Cinnamon stick
- Lemon zest
- Cocoa powder for chocolate condensed milk
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Combine Ingredients 🥣
Pour the whole milk into a heavy-bottom saucepan. Add the sugar and stir until dissolved.
Step 2: Simmer Slowly 🔥
Place the saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir occasionally until the sugar completely dissolves.
Step 3: Reduce the Mixture ⏳
Allow the mixture to simmer gently without boiling vigorously. Continue cooking for 35–45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid reduces by about half.
Step 4: Check Consistency 🥄
The condensed milk should coat the back of a spoon and have a smooth, creamy texture. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
Step 5: Cool Completely ❄️
Remove from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.
Step 6: Store 🫙
Transfer the condensed milk to a clean glass jar with a lid and refrigerate. It will thicken further after chilling.
🍳 Preparation Methods
🔥 Traditional Stovetop Method
The classic method, producing rich flavor and silky texture through gentle simmering.
⚡ Quick Blender Method
Blend warm milk with powdered milk and sugar for a fast no-cook version. This creates a similar consistency, though the flavor and texture differ slightly from the slow-simmered recipe.