5 from 66 votes
Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk
This homemade sweetened condensed milk blends whole milk, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla into a thick, creamy finish through gentle simmering and reduction. The slow cooking concentrates the flavors and texture, making it a practical alternative to store-bought versions. It can be used in desserts, baking, or recipes requiring sweetened milk without additives.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
55 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
7
oz
Calories:
156 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk whole
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add milk, cream, and sugar to a small saucepan and heat over medium. Whisk to combine and dissolve sugar. Bring to a boil.
- Turn heat down slightly so that mixture is at a gentle boil / strong simmer. Cook to reduce, checking on it and whisking it often. If it starts to boil over, give it a whisk, but don't turn down the heat too much. Keep the heat at medium/medium low, but closer to medium. You need the heat to reduce it.
- Once the mixture is thick and creamy, add vanilla extract and whisk to combine.
- Pour into a small mason jar or bowl and let cool before using.
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Notes
- Yield is roughly 7 ounces after about 40-45 minutes of reduction, about half a large can of commercial sweetened condensed milk.
- When making larger quantities (14 ounces), prepare two smaller batches instead of doubling the recipe in one pan to keep cook time reasonable.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months; thaw in the fridge overnight and whisk before use.
- If using honey instead of sugar, the condensed milk will turn a deeper golden color.
- You can substitute up to 1/2 cup of 2% milk for whole milk, but the consistency may be slightly different.
Nutrition Information
Calories
156kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
35mg
(1%)
Potassium
101mg
(2%)
Sugar
23g
(46%)
Vitamin A
280IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
86mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 7 oz
Amount Per Serving
Calories 156
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 156kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 35mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 101mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 280IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.