Here’s an easy Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk recipe—great when you’re out of the canned version 🥛🍬
🥛 Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter (optional, for richness)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine milk and sugar.
- Heat over medium-low, stirring often, until sugar fully dissolves.
- Bring to a gentle simmer (do not boil).
- Reduce heat to low and simmer 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until reduced by about half and thickened.
- Remove from heat. Stir in butter and vanilla if using.
- Let cool—mixture will thicken more as it cools.
Yield & Storage
- Makes about 1 cup
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 1 week
⭐ Quick Blender Version (10 Minutes)
- ¾ cup hot water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup powdered milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
Blend until smooth and thick.
Tips
- Use whole milk for best texture
- Don’t rush the simmer—low and slow thickens best
- If too thick, stir in a splash of warm milk
If you want, I can also share a dairy-free coconut version, low-sugar substitute, or evaporated milk alternative 😊
