Blender Condensed Milk (5 Min.)
Let me show you how to make sweetened condensed milk in 5 minutes with just 5 ingredients using a blender. This quick and easy recipe makes the equivalent of a can of this creamy sweetener without cooking down sweetened milk for hours. Perfect for drinks and desserts including no-churn ice creams.
Enjoy the rich, creamy flavor of homemade condensed milk, free from artificial additives – one of the many benefits of cooking from scratch.
No more simmering pots for hours. This quick condensed milk recipe can be done with 5 minutes of hands-on prep time and yields the same amount as a 14 oz store-bought can.
Similar to my toasted milk powder and Instant Pot yogurt, making your own condensed milk can save you money compared to store-bought options.
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Blender Condensed Milk
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 tbsp butter unsalted
- 1 1/2 cups milk powder full-fat
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract optional
Instructions
- Heat the milk in a small saucepan or in the microwave. Make sure it's not boiling. Using hot milk helps the ingredients dissolve more easily and creates a smoother texture.
- Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender. Make sure the blender has a vent or opening to allow steam to vent. I don't recommend using a Nutri Bullet type of blender.3/4 cup whole milk, 1 tbsp butter, 1 1/2 cups milk powder, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Blend on high for 1-2 minutes until all ingredients are well combined. Scrape down the sides if needed and blend again.
- Add the blended condensed milk to a lidded jar and store it in the fridge until fully cooled for about 1-2 hours or until you're ready to use it. The mixture will set further as it cools down.
Notes
Nutrition
Ingredients and substitutions
- Milk – This recipe uses whole milk and whole milk powder for a rich and creamy condensed milk. I don’t recommend using skim milk products if you’re after a thick and creamy consistency.
- Butter – The butter dissolves in the hot milk and gives it extra richness and helps thicken it once cooled. I use lightly salted butter. Simply add a smidgen of salt if you’re using unsalted butter.
- Sugar – Powdered sugar dissolves easily and sweetens the milk. You might be able to use natural sweeteners such as stevia or monkfruit powder instead.
- Vanilla – I use vanilla extract or homemade vanilla syrup to add flavor to the milk but you can omit it as well. You can also add 1/2 tsp of chai spice mix or winter spice mix to make spiced hot drinks and dessert easily.
Step-by-step: blender condensed milk
1. Starting with the hot milk, add all ingredients to a large stand-up blender. Add the lid but leave the smaller insert off for the steam to escape.
2. Place a paper towel above the gap to prevent any splashes. Blend until smooth. Scraping down the sides with a spatula if needed, before blending again.
Popular condensed milk recipes
Desserts: Use condensed milk in ice cream such as my no-churn boysenberry ice cream or black forest ice cream. Fudge and caramel sauce are other popular recipes that use sweetened condensed milk.
Hot drinks: Add a spoonful of condensed milk to your coffee instead of a creamer or thicken your homemade hot cacao drink or hot vanilla drink.
Savory dishes: Use unsweetened condensed milk in Indian curries, Thai, or Filipino dishes.
Who knew condensed milk can be that easy to make!