Hi Bold Bakers! Already have an account? Working as a professional chef, I have learned a lot of tips and tricks over the years. Now I’m going to share with you some Bold Baking Basics that will help you along your baking journey to make it fun and for you to improve your skills. I’m often asked, “Is there a substitute for sweetened condensed milk?” in my recipes that include it like my 2-Ingredient Homemade Ice Cream or Easy Tres Leches Cake. You can, in fact, make Sweetened Condensed Milk at home with a few, simple ingredients.
What is Condensed Milk?
Condensed milk is traditionally cow’s milk that has much of the water content boiled away and then sugar added. I use Sweetened Condensed Milk a lot in my baking. If you cannot find it in your country you can easily make it yourself at home. It is one of the main ingredients in my 2-Ingredient No-Machine Ice Cream. If you like your frozen desserts a little lighter and fruitier then try my Homemade Sorbet in 5 minutes (No-Machine)
Can I Make Dairy-Free Condensed Milk?
My condensed milk recipe contains milk, however, if you are dairy-free and/or like vegan baking I also have the exact same recipe but using coconut milk rather than dairy milk. It is just as easy to make and it tastes great too. Find my Dairy Free Condensed Milk recipe. You can also use Nut Milks and other sugars such as Agave, Honey, maple syrup, see the notes section in the recipe for more details.
How to Make Sweetened Condensed Milk
Simmering milk and sugar on a low, controlled heat will yield thick, syrupy milk. Once it cools it will thicken and be ready to use. It will last in the fridge for weeks if you don’t need it straight away.
What is the Difference Between Condensed Milk and Evaporated Milk?
The biggest difference between condensed and evaporated milk is the sugar content. Both are made by reducing a percentage of the water content from the milk but the condensed version has sugar added, which caramelized to thicken the milk, so it is called Sweetened Condensed Milk.
Use your homemade sweetened condensed milk to make:
2-Ingredient Homemade Ice Cream Homemade Sorbet 3-Ingredient Coconut Macaroons
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