Description
Creamy, sweet, and perfectly thick—this 3-ingredient Condensed Milk Recipe is easier than buying it canned! Perfect for coffee, desserts, and baking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups whole milk (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Simmer: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine milk and sugar. Heat on medium-low, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Reduce: Lower heat to low. Simmer for 45–60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened (should coat the back of a spoon).
- Cool: Remove from heat, stir in vanilla (if using). Let cool—it thickens further as it cools. Store in a jar.
Notes
- Storage: Keeps in the fridge for 2 weeks or freeze for 3 months.
- Substitutions: Use coconut milk for dairy-free. Reduce sugar for a less sweet version.
- Pro Tip: Stir frequently to prevent burning!
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-60 minutes
- Category: Basics, Pantry Staples
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Tbsp
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 10g
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: condensed milk recipe, homemade condensed milk, easy sweetened condensed milk