Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk
If at first you don’t succeed – try, try, again. My first attempts at homemade sweetened condensed milk were not very good, but after getting a few tips from others I’ve finally been able to make a good homemade version. It’s a handy DIY option that uses items you might already have in the kitchen.
To get started making your own sweetened condensed milk, you’ll need to get out your blender and start adding some ingredients. I start first by adding the dry ingredients which are 1 cup of dry milk powder and 1 cup of white sugar. Next I add the wet ingredients which are a 1/2 cup of boiling water and a 1/4 cup of melted butter.
Once all the ingredients are in the blender I process them for about 30 seconds on medium speed. And when you’re done spinning everything around in the blender, you’ll be rewarded with a simple DIY version of sweetened condensed milk!
This recipe for homemade sweetened condensed milk will give you about 1-1/2 cups. This is almost the same amount as a store bought can, maybe just a slight bit more. The cans are sold by a net weight of 14 ounces which apparently is a little closer to 1-1/4 cups. However I’ve used this recipe as a substitute for that size can and have had good results so it seems to be a good sized substitute.
I usually let this mixture cool just a bit after making it which can sometimes help with thickening too. It will need to be stirred again after it sets for a little bit, but it stirs right back up into a smooth and creamy mixture. Give it a try and I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised to discover this handy trick to make your own sweetened condensed milk.
Need an idea for your sweetened condensed milk? I use my DIY version in this recipe for Magic Bars, an oldie (but goodie) recipe that goes together so quickly and easily it’s almost like magic!
More DIY recipe ideas to try:
Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk
Equipment:
- Blender
Ingredients:
- 1 cup dry milk powder
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 4 tablespoons butter – melted (1/4 cup)
Instructions:
- Place the dry milk powder and the sugar into a blender.
- Add the boiling water and the melted butter.
- Process everything in the blender on medium speed for about 30 seconds or until everything is well mixed together.
- Let the mixture cool before using. The mixture will thicken a little more as it cools and will need to stirred again after setting. You can place your mixture in the refrigerator if you want it to cool and thicken a little faster.
Once you make the condensed milk or evaporated milk, how long can it stay in the fridge?
I have always used mine up in a recipe, right when I make it so I am not sure how long it will last in the refrigerator. I would think it would be OK for a week or so.
Just made coconut condensed milk using coconut cream concentrate as the butter fat.making ice cream
Can honey be used in place of the sugar?
Doesn’t your recipe make just a dab too much? Not that it would ever be a problem here, I love it in coffee!
I use one cup powdered milk, 2/3 cup sugar, 1/3 cup boiling water and 3 TBSP butter. A minute in the Magic Bullet and Bingo! It’s ready to go. Equals one can of purchased sweetened condensed milk.
I’m having so much fun looking at your posts!
I have got to remember this post…I am constantly needing sweetened condensed milk but not wanting to pay an arm and a leg for it! This would be great to link-up to Create It Thursday #22…it’s live now! Hope to see you there!
Thanks for the invite – will be linking up!
I would have never thought of making my own sweetened condensed milk. I am going to have to try this.
Thanks for sharing this at the In and Out of the Kitchen Link party. I am so glad you stopped by.
What a wonderful recipe! I never thought about making my own sweetened condensed milk. I’m going to give it a try this weekend using your new found tips. I found your post at More the Merrier Monday. Pinning