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Learn how to make dairy free condensed milk with coconut milk or any nut milk which is an easy way to make condensed milk for my baking recipes.
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Last updated on September 20, 2022
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The only difference between Dairy Free Condensed Milk and regular Condensed Milk is the milk used. Dairy-Free Condensed milk is made using coconut milk rather than dairy milk. However, the Condensed milk can be used in the exact same way as regular in your Vegan and Dairy Free baking. Use it in any recipe that calls for regular condensed milk. I’ll show you the easy way how to make dairy-free condensed milk.
How to Make Dairy-Free Condensed Milk
You can also use Nut Milks and other sugars such as agave, maple syrup, or honey. See the Notes section in the recipe.
I use Condensed Milk a lot in my baking. It is one of the main ingredients in my2 Ingredient No Machine Ice Cream. I make a delicious Dairy Free No Machine Ice Cream that is equally as delicious with a variety of flavors to make. If you like your frozen desserts a little lighter and fruity then try myHomemade Sorbet in 5 minutes (No Machine)If you cannot find condensed milk in your country you can easily make ityourself at home. And you can find my regular Homemade Condensed Milk recipe here.
Simmering milk and sugar on a low, controlled heat willyield you a thick, syrupy milk.
Once it cools it will thicken and be ready to use. It will last in the fridge for weeks if you don’t need it straight away.
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How to Make Dairy Free Condensed Milk
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Learn how to make dairy free condensed milk with coconut milk or any nut milk which is an easy way to make condensed milk for my baking recipes.
Author: Gemma Stafford
Servings: 1 cup
- Dairy Free
- Stovetop
- Saucepan
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Learn how to make dairy free condensed milk with coconut milk or any nut milk which is an easy way to make condensed milk for my baking recipes.
Author: Gemma Stafford
Servings: 1 cup
Ingredients
- 1 can(14 oz/414 ml/1¾cups) coconut milk (full fat or low fat)*
- ⅔ cups (5 ⅓ oz / 150g) white sugar
Instructions
Add the coconut milk and sugar into a heavy bottomed saucepan
Heat it on a low heat until the sugar has dissolved
Once all of the sugar has dissolved bring the mix to a simmer over low/medium heat. Do not stir once the mix starts to simmer otherwise it can crack and crystalize
Gently simmer for roughly 30- 40 minutes, or until the milk has darkened to an almost grey color,has reduced by half and thickened (After about 15 minutes, you'll notice that the milk will start to turn dark and thicken – that's ok and is exactly what's supposed to happen)
When ready, remove from the heat and pour into a jar to cool. (if there are sugary bits hanging around the rim of your pot don’t stir them into your condensed milk, this can also crack your mix)
Let the condensed milk cool completely before putting on the air tight lid.
Store in a jar in the fridge and it will last for months. Don't forget to label it. 🙂
Recipe Notes
The condensed milk when ready will measure 1 cup/8oz.
You can replace the regular milk with any other dairy-free milk
You can replace the sugar with natural sugar like maple syrup, agave, honey, or coconut sugar.
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Jolene
4 years ago
Thank you for such a great post! I’ve had to give up dairy because my bf baby can’t have dairy. I tried following the instructions to a t. After pouring into a jar, and letting cool it separated into two layers. Is this normal? Did I let it simmer enough?
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Outlander
4 years ago
Note for those who prefer to limit the power useage (as well as making it less messy and time consuming) making the condensed milk is easily made in a slow cooker – crock pot in the USA ? You will also need a vessel that fits inside the slow cooker easily or bowl, I use a stainles steel steam pudding bowl, as it has a lid. If you don’t have a lid for the bowl use tin foil and to make it easier to remove from the slow cooker it is advisable to tie a length of string under the…Read more »
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Syd Rio
4 years ago
I used full fat coconut milk, agave syrup and threw in a package of fresh blueberries. Simmered for 30 minutes. Perfect! I’ll let that cool and then add it to boiled, mashed taro root and then into the ice cream maker with vanilla extract and a shot of Brazilian rum!
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Tina M Lyons
4 years ago
3rd try was the charm, 2 cups Almond milk low fat, 2/3 c raw sugar, my timer stopped working, when i remembered i was cooking this and hand’t heard the timer, i ran to the kitchen, saw it was boiling to the top, nearly cried, threw my hands up in defeat (for the night anyway) turned it off and went back to watchin tv. Remembered i had turned it off and i needed to clean up, WOW it didn’t burn, didn’t separate, it actually came out a little dark but its sweetened condensed milk lactose free woohoo..now to do it…Read more »
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Helen
5 years ago
Hi Gemma
I’m using coconut milk and it has been simmering over 40 minutes and hasn’t thickened. Should I keep simmering it?
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Wendeborn Lynn
4 years ago
I read the notes but didn’t see stevia mentioned. Is amount of stevia equal to the Amount of sugar ?
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Amna
4 years ago
May I use soya milk for this recipe ?
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Valerie
4 years ago
I used coconut milk without additives and honey. It took 4 hours to reduce by half, I put it in the fridge overnight and now it’s like a hard caramel. Looks like caramel too. I yielded the right amount, but I don’t know if I’ll be able to get it out of the cup or use it for the ice cream…
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Debbie Missick
4 years ago
I just want to say thank you! This is the best recipe ever. I am making a pumpkin pie tonight and again I’m going to this try and true recipe!
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LaDwan Sherman
5 years ago
Is cashew milk okay to use in the recipe?
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