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DIY Sweetened Condensed Milk made with Milk Powder

Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk with Milk Powder (Easy Pantry Recipe)

Easy Sweetened Condensed Milk Recipe Using Milk Powder. This easy homemade sweetened condensed milk is made with pantry staples in just a few minutes. It's perfect for baking, desserts, slices, cheesecakes and making dulce de leche. A great make-instead-of-buy recipe when you run out of canned condensed milk.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Servings: 25 Servings of 2 Table spoons per serving
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American, Australian, New Zealand, South African, United Kingdom
Calories: 130
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Cups White Sugar
  • 2 Cups Water
  • 3 Cups Full Cream Milk Powder

Equipment

  • 1 Medium Sauce Pan
  • Measuring Cups
  • 1 Heat Proof Jug
  • 1 Blender I use the Ninja Stealth IQ Blender
  • 3-4 Airtight Heatproof Containers or Jars

Method
 

  1. Add the sugar and water to a medium saucepan.
  2. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has completely dissolved.
  3. Simmer gently for about 5 minutes. Do not allow it to caramelise.
  4. Remove from the heat and allow the syrup to cool for approximately 5 minutes.
  5. Pour the syrup into a blender.
  6. Add the milk powder.
  7. Blend for 1–2 minutes until completely smooth.
  8. Pour into a clean jar or airtight container.
  9. Refrigerate until completely chilled. The mixture will thicken as it cools.
    10. The condensed milk thickens after refrigeration, however it is more liquid than what you buy in the store.
    Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
    Stir before using if any separation occurs.
    This recipe makes enough for approximately two standard cans of sweetened condensed milk.
    Perfect for baking, slices, fudge, cheesecakes and making homemade dulce de leche. (Check our other recipes for more info)

Notes

• Great pantry staple to keep on hand.
• Much cheaper than buying multiple cans when you bake regularly.
• Because it's made from milk powder, you can make it whenever you need it—no last-minute trip to the supermarket.
• This is one of our favourite "make instead of buy" swaps because it helps reduce repeat purchases while keeping simple pantry ingredients on hand.