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    How to Make Coconut Condensed Milk

    Modified: Apr 6, 2025 • Published: Jul 1, 2022 by Dr. Erin Carter • This post may contain affiliate links • Leave a Comment

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    a bowl of coconut condensed milk with a spoon in it
    a bowl of coconut condensed milk with a spoon in it

    This is the best sweetened coconut condensed milk recipe! Easy to make, this homemade condensed milk is made with just 2 ingredients including coconut milk and cane sugar. It's also dairy free and vegan and can be used in so many ways!

    A bowl of coconut condensed milk with a spoon in it.

    Making your own homemade sweeteners like easy rose simple syrup and brown sugar simple syrup is so easy which is why I can't wait for you to try the sweetened condensed coconut milk recipe I am sharing with you today.

    Table of Contents
    • Why you will love this recipe: 
    • Ingredients and substitutions:
    • How to make coconut condensed milk: 
    • Top tips:
    • How to use sweetened coconut condensed milk:
    • Condensed coconut milk FAQs:
    • Other sweet recipes you will love: 
    • Recipe

    Why you will love this recipe: 

    • It tastes amazing! This homemade dairy-free condensed milk is rich, thick and creamy, and perfectly sweet.
    • It's so easy to make and you only need 2 ingredients to make it!
    • This homemade version is a cheaper alternative to store bought condensed milk so it's a great way to save money on groceries.
    • It can be used in so many ways and you can use this sweet milk to make my condensed milk brownies!
    • This recipe is dairy-free, vegan, plant based and gluten-free.

    Ingredients and substitutions:

    For the full ingredient list and exact measurements refer to the recipe card later in this post.

    Jump to the Recipe Card.
    A bag of cane sugar and a box of coconut milk.
    • Coconut milk - be sure to use full-fat coconut milk or coconut cream (which is basically really thick coconut milk), because light or low-fat coconut milk has too much water in it and won't create the thick and creamy condensed milk that you are looking for.
    • Cane sugar or coconut sugar - either of these granulated sweeteners can be used to sweeten this recipe. Cane sugar will make it lighter in colour while coconut sugar will make it a little darker. You could also use white sugar if that's all you have on hand.

    How to make coconut condensed milk: 

    A pot on the stovetop with coconut milk in it.
    1. Step 1: Add the coconut milk and cane sugar to a medium-sized saucepan on the stovetop and turn it on to medium-high heat. Stir, and bring the mixture to a boil.
    A pot on the stovetop with boiling coconut milk in it.
    1. Step 2: Turn down the heat to low and let the mixture simmer. Stir frequently to prevent the sugar from sticking to the bottom and sides of the pot and the milk from clumping. You will want to be sure the sugar dissolves completely. 
    A pot on the stovetop with coconut milk simmering in it.
    1. Step 3: Continue to simmer the coconut milk mixture until it has reduced in volume by half and the colour has darkened slightly. It will need to simmer for about 55-60 minutes. It requires a little patience, but trust me, it's worth it!
    A bowl with condensed milk being poured into it.
    1. Step 4: Allow the condensed milk to cool completely, then serve and enjoy.

    Top tips:

    • Be sure to use full fat coconut milk and not light coconut milk for this recipe. Light coconut milk is too watery. 
    • To cool the condensed milk more quickly: place the pot in the fridge after the coconut milk is done cooking. Just be sure to put it on a hot pad so as not to damage your fridge shelves. 
    • If you are serving a crowd or want leftovers to have on hand you can make a double batch or triple batch of this recipe.
    • Storage: store any leftover condensed milk in an airtight container or mason jar for up to 7 days in the fridge. I do not recommend storing this condensed milk at room temperature.

    How to use sweetened coconut condensed milk:

    You can use this dairy free sweetened condensed milk to make many different desserts including cookies, coconut cake, bliss balls, and brownies. It's also great for making caramel, fudge, key lime pie or a virgin pina colada.

    You can also add a bit to your coffee, iced coffee, tea or hot chocolate drizzle it over avocado fudgy brownies, healthy peanut butter cookies, or ice cream.

    A bowl of condensed milk with a spoon in it.

    Condensed coconut milk FAQs:

    Is condensed milk the same as coconut condensed milk?

    No. Regular condensed milk is made with dairy milk and condensed coconut milk is made with coconut milk. 

    Can you replace condensed milk with condensed coconut milk?

    Absolutely! Non-dairy condensed milk can be used in any recipe calling for regular condensed milk. 

    Does coconut condensed milk taste like coconut?

    A little. It has a rich and creamy texture with hits of coconut flavour.

    Is this condensed milk paleo?

    If you use coconut sugar to sweeten it then yes this recipe is paleo.

    Can I freeze this condensed milk?

    Yes, you can freeze this condensed milk in an airtight jar or container for up to 6 months.

    Other sweet recipes you will love: 

    • A pan filled with baked apple slices topped with a caramel sauce.
      Healthy Baked Apple Slices with Caramel
    • A bowl of peanut butter bliss balls with chocolate chips in them.
      Easy Peanut Butter Bliss Balls (no bake & gluten-free)
    • Cut up peanut butter chocolate pretzel bars with a pretzel on top.
      No Bake Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars (only 5 ingredients!)
    • A stack of five chocolate raspberry cups and the top one has a bite out of it so you can see the raspberry filling.
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    Recipe

    A bowl of coconut condensed milk with a spoon in it.

    Coconut Condensed Milk

    This is the best sweetened condensed coconut milk recipe. It's easy to make with just 2 ingredients and can be used in so many ways!
    5 from 10 votes
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    Course: Dessert, sauces, treat
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 55 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 57 minutes minutes
    Servings: 16
    Calories: 126kcal
    Author: Dr. Erin Carter

    Equipment

    • Pot or saucepan

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups full fat coconut milk
    • 1 cup cane sugar (or coconut sugar)

    Optional additions

    • pinch sea salt
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions

    • Add the coconut milk and sugar to a sauce pan and bring them to a boil over medium heat. If adding the sea salt or vanilla add them here.
    • Once boiling, turn down the heat and let it simmer for approximately 55-60 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent the sugar from sticking to the pot and the milk from clumping.
    • You will know it's done when it has reduced in volume by about half and has slightly darkened in colour.
    • Let the condensed milk cool completely and then use as you wish.

    Notes

    1. This recipe yields ~2 cups of condensed milk.
    2. Nutritional values are an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. 
    3. The colour of the condensed milk will vary depending on the type of sugar you use - it can be slightly darker or lighter.
    4. Store this condensed milk in an airtight container or jar in the fridge for up to 7 days. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 98mg | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg
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