Homemade sweetened condensed milk is a must-have ingredient for any baker or cook. This versatile ingredient adds a richness to a variety of desserts and recipes. With just a few simple ingredients, you can easily make your own sweetened condensed milk right at home, perfect for those times when you need a can but don't have one on hand.
Ingredients You'll Need
With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can make your own sweetened condensed milk. Not only is this substitute solution easy to make, making your own sweetened condensed milk can save you money.
You just need powdered milk (any kind), hot water, and granulated sugar!
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How To Make Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk
This homemade version is just as delicious and creamy as store-bought sweetened condensed milk. Plus, making it yourself gives you complete control over the ingredients and allows you to customize the flavor to your liking.
Whether you're whipping up a batch of caramel, making a classic tres leches cake, or adding a sweet touch to your coffee, homemade sweetened condensed milk is the perfect solution.
Mix The Ingredients
- Combine the white granulated sugar, powdered milk, and hot water in a medium size mixing bowl.
Whisk Until Lump Free and Smooth
- Whisk the ingredients until no powdered milk clumps remain and ingredients have dissolved and are smooth.
- Allow to rest and thicken for about 10 minutes before using.
Use Immediately or Store
- Use immediately or store in a Mason canning jar, or sealed plastic tub in the refrigerator.
Substitutions and Variations
Here are a few delicious variations or substitutions when making this recipe.
- You can use non-fat dry milk, or dry whole milk powder.
- Use soy or coconut milk powder for a non dairy version.
Tips for Success
Here are a few tips for making this recipe:
- This recipe thickens the more it cools, up to a certain point, of course.
- Make sure your water is plenty hot enough to dissolve both the dry milk and sugar. You don’t want to end up with clumps.
- This recipe makes the perfect amount for replacing the average can size found at the store, which is 14 ounces.
- Do not store outside the fridge. Store in a sealed container for up to 4-6 days.
Serving Suggestions
Use sweetened condensed milk to make Dulce de Leche, caramel, or toffee. Use just as you would canned sweetened condensed milk in any of your recipes. With this simple recipe, you can easily make your own homemade sweetened condensed milk and enjoy the delicious results in all your favorite recipes.
Storage Options
- Store homemade sweetened condensed milk in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Equipment
Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are some of my favorite pieces of equipment that I use when making this recipe.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can use evaporated milk as a substitute for powdered milk. Just use heated evaporated milk instead of the water.
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Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk
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Instructions
- Combine all three ingredients in a medium mixing bowl.
- Whisk until no clumps remain and ingredients have dissolved.
- Allow to rest and thicken for about 10 minutes.
- Use immediately or store in a sealed container in the fridge.
Notes
- This recipe thickens the more it cools, up to a certain point, of course.
- Make sure your water is plenty hot enough to dissolve both the dry milk and sugar. You don’t want to end up with clumps.
- This recipe makes the perfect amount for replacing the average can size found at the store, which is 14 ounces.
- Do not store outside the fridge. Store in a sealed container for up to 4-6 days.
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