Description
Crafting delightful Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk elevates desserts with rich, silky perfection. Minimal ingredients and simple techniques help create this versatile kitchen staple that brings luxurious sweetness to countless recipes.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy:
- 2 cups (500 ml) full-fat milk
Sweeteners:
- 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
Optional Ingredients:
- 1 pinch baking soda
Instructions
- Combine whole milk and granulated sugar in a heavy-bottomed saucepan, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Position pan over medium-high heat, whisking continuously to dissolve sugar completely and prevent scorching.
- Allow mixture to gradually increase in temperature, maintaining constant movement to promote uniform heating.
- When liquid reaches a gentle simmer, reduce heat to medium and continue stirring consistently, watching for viscosity changes.
- Monitor liquid’s consistency, stirring frequently as moisture evaporates and mixture transforms into a rich, thick syrup (approximately 20-25 minutes).
- Incorporate a tiny pinch of baking soda, gently folding to enhance smoothness and prevent potential sugar crystallization.
- Remove from heat source and let condensed milk cool naturally, stirring intermittently to maintain silky texture and prevent surface film formation.
- Transfer cooled mixture into a sterile glass container with secure lid, ensuring airtight seal for optimal preservation.
- Refrigerate immediately, where condensed milk will continue to thicken and can be stored for approximately one week.
Notes
- Prevent scorching by using a heavy-bottomed pan to distribute heat evenly and reduce the chance of burning the milk.
- Whisk continuously during cooking to ensure smooth consistency and prevent lumps from forming.
- For a lighter version, substitute whole milk with low-fat milk, though the texture might be slightly less creamy.
- Add a splash of vanilla extract at the end for enhanced flavor depth and aromatic sweetness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 3.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5.5 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg