Here’s a quick and easy homemade sweetened condensed milk using just 3 simple ingredients—perfect for desserts, coffee, or baking. 🥛🍯
3-Ingredient Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk
Ingredients
- 1 cup Milk (full-fat works best)
- ¾ cup Sugar
- 2 tbsp Butter
Instructions
- Heat the milk
- Pour milk into a saucepan and warm over low–medium heat (don’t boil).
- Add sugar
- Stir in sugar and keep stirring until completely dissolved.
- Simmer gently
- Let the mixture simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
- Add butter
- Stir in butter for a rich, creamy texture.
- Cool down
- Let it cool—it will thicken more as it cools.
✅ Tips for Best Results
- Keep the heat low to avoid burning.
- Stir regularly to prevent sticking.
- Store in the fridge for up to 1 week in an airtight container.
💡 How to use it:
- Add to coffee or tea
- Use in desserts like fudge, cakes, or ice cream
- Drizzle over fruits or pancakes
If you want, I can show you a 2-minute version using milk powder—no cooking required at all.