Homemade Sugar-Free Condensed Milk (Just 3 Ingredients!)
If you love making healthier desserts at home, this sugar-free condensed milk will become one of your favorite recipes. Itβs creamy, smooth, delicious, and incredibly simple to make. With only a few basic ingredients and a blender, you can create a lighter version of traditional condensed milkβwithout sacrificing flavor or texture.
This recipe is perfect for anyone looking to reduce sugar intake, whether for health reasons, weight management, or simply to enjoy desserts more mindfully. You wonβt believe how close it is to the original!
β Why This Recipe Works
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Only 3 main ingredients: Powdered milk, sweetener, and hot water.
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Economical: Much cheaper than store-bought sugar-free condensed milk.
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Quick preparation: Ready in less than 10 minutes.
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No stovetop needed: Everything is done in your blender.
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Adjustable sweetness: Customize it with your preferred sweetener.
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Perfect consistency: Thickens beautifully as it chills.
π₯ Ingredients You Will Need
1 cup nonfat powdered milk
This forms the creamy base. Nonfat powdered milk blends easily and results in a smooth, rich texture. You may also use whole-fat powdered milk for an even richer flavor.
2 tablespoons sweetener
Stevia, erythritol, monk fruit, xylitol, or any sugar-free blend works well.
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Tip: Granulated sweeteners blend better than tablets.
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Option: If you like thicker and shinier condensed milk, use powdered erythritol.
Β½ cup hot water
Hot water helps dissolve the powdered milk and incorporates everything quickly.
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
The butter adds shine, thickness, and creaminessβmimicking the texture of classic condensed milk. Feel free to increase it slightly for a richer result.
π― Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Combine all ingredients
Add the powdered milk, sweetener, hot water, and butter to your blender.
2. Blend until smooth
Start blending on medium speed until everything is fully combined.
The mixture should look creamy and uniform.
3. Keep blending for about 5 minutes
Let the blender work for around 5 minutes.
This step is essential: It helps thicken the mixture by aerating it and dissolving the sweetener completely.
Donβt worry if it still appears liquidβthis is expected.
4. Refrigerate to finish thickening
Pour the mixture into a clean, airtight container.
Refrigerate for at least 2β4 hours, or until it reaches the perfect condensed milk texture.
The longer it chills, the thicker it gets.
π₯ How to Use Sugar-Free Condensed Milk
This recipe is incredibly versatile and works in countless sugar-free or low-carb desserts:
β Brigadeiros (sugar-free)
Great for healthier versions of the classic Brazilian treat.
β Puddings
Works perfectly in baked or no-bake puddings.
β Cheesecake and mousse
Adds creaminess without adding sugar.
β Fruit topping
Delicious over strawberries, bananas, or mixed fruit bowls.
β Coffee or tea
Use a spoonful to sweeten and add richness.
β Healthy dessert sauces
Mix with cocoa powder for a sugar-free chocolate drizzle.
π§ Tips for the Perfect Texture
1. Donβt panic if itβs liquid
It will thicken significantly in the fridgeβthis is normal.
2. Want it thicker immediately?
Add:
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1 more tablespoon of powdered milk
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Β½ tablespoon of butter
Blend again.
3. Want it sweeter?
Adjust to taste by adding 1 more tablespoon of your chosen sweetener.
4. Avoid over-blending
Blending too long can incorporate excess air, making it foam.
If this happens, let it rest in the fridge; the foam will settle.
π§ Optional Variations
β¨ Vanilla version
Add Β½ teaspoon vanilla extract to deepen the flavor.
π« Chocolate condensed milk
Mix in 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder before blending.
π₯₯ Coconut condensed milk (sugar-free)
Replace hot water with hot coconut milk for a tropical twist.
π₯ Whole-milk version
Use whole-fat powdered milk for a richer result.
π§ Storage & Shelf Life
Once prepared, store your condensed milk in an airtight container:
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Refrigerator: Up to 7 days
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Freezer: Up to 2 months
(It may thicken even more after freezing; stir before using.)
Tip: Freeze in small portions so it’s easier to thaw what you need.
β Troubleshooting Guide
Mixture is too thin
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Chill longer
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Add 1β2 tablespoons of powdered milk and blend again
Mixture is too thick
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Add 1β2 tablespoons of hot water and blend for a few seconds
Not sweet enough
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Add more sweetener and blend briefly
Grainy texture
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Ensure the water was hot enough
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Keep blending until completely smooth
π½ Final Thoughts
This sugar-free condensed milk is truly a game-changer for healthier dessert lovers. Itβs budget-friendly, easy to prepare, and incredibly versatile. Whether you’re keto, diabetic, watching your sugar intake, or simply exploring lighter alternatives, this recipe gives you all the richness of traditional condensed milkβwithout the guilt.
