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!
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.
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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.
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- 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
- 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.
Condensed coconut milk FAQs:
No. Regular condensed milk is made with dairy milk and condensed coconut milk is made with coconut milk.
Absolutely! Non-dairy condensed milk can be used in any recipe calling for regular condensed milk.
A little. It has a rich and creamy texture with hits of coconut flavour.
If you use coconut sugar to sweeten it then yes this recipe is paleo.
Yes, you can freeze this condensed milk in an airtight jar or container for up to 6 months.
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Recipe
Coconut Condensed Milk
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
- This recipe yields ~2 cups of condensed milk.
- Nutritional values are an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients used.
- The colour of the condensed milk will vary depending on the type of sugar you use - it can be slightly darker or lighter.
- Store this condensed milk in an airtight container or jar in the fridge for up to 7 days.
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