Creamy Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk
Skip the store-bought cans and make your own rich, silky sweetened condensed milk right at home! This easy recipe uses simple pantry ingredients and creates the perfect creamy texture for desserts, coffee, cakes, candies, and more. Once you try this homemade version, you’ll want to keep a jar ready in your kitchen at all times.
Ingredients
2 cups whole milk
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk powder (optional, for a thicker texture)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the milk and sugar over medium heat. Stir continuously until the sugar completely dissolves.
Allow the mixture to simmer gently. Reduce the heat to low and cook for about 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the milk thickens and reduces by nearly half.
Add the butter and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth and creamy.
For an extra rich and thick consistency, whisk in the milk powder until fully blended.
Remove from heat and let the condensed milk cool completely. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
Transfer to a clean jar or airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week.
Serving Ideas
Drizzle over pancakes or waffles
Use in cakes, cookies, and cheesecakes
Stir into coffee or tea
Make homemade caramel or fudge
Blend into milkshakes and desserts
Sweet, creamy, and incredibly easy — this homemade sweetened condensed milk is a kitchen staple you’ll love making again and again!
