Homemade Coconut Condensed Milk Recipe

Coconut Condensed Milk is a sweet, creamy, dairy-free alternative to regular condensed milk. This homemade vegan substitute for sweetened condensed milk is made with just 2 ingredients in about 45 minutes. Use it for smoothies, desserts, porridges and more!

Prep Time5

Cook Time45

Total Time50

Course: Condiments, Sauces & Marinades

Keyword: coconut condensed milk, coconut condensed milk dessert recipes, coconut sweetened condensed milk, condensed coconut milk, condensed coconut milks, condensed milk recipes, how to make coconut condensed milk, how to make sweetened condensed coconut milk, sweetened condensed coconut milk, vegan condensed milk

Servings: cups

Author: Taneisha Morris

Equipment

Small Saucepan
Wooden Spoon

Ingredients

3 cups Full-Fat Coconut Milk
1 cup Granulated Sugar cane sugar or coconut sugar
1/2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract optional

Instructions

In a small saucepan, combine the coconut milk and sugar and bring to a rapid simmer for about 5 minutes. Then, reduce heat to a gentle simmer, stirring often for another 35 to 40 minutes.
The coconut mixture is ready when thickened and reduced to a syrupy consistency. It should coat the back of a spoon with a slight brown hue.
Remove from heat and let cool completely. Transfer to a an airtight glass jar and enjoy as needed.

Notes

Higher Fat Content - avoid light coconut milk for this recipe because the water content is too high. You won't reach the same creamy consistency.

Stir - continuously stir the mixture as it cooks down in order to prevent the milk from sticking to the bottom of the pot and burning.

Low Heat - always use a medium to low heat as the mixture simmers (never boil) to ensure a cohesive, creamy finish. If your mixture comes to a boil it may cause separation (coconut oil to appear on top when settled) or curdling.

Taste Test - feel free to taste-test and adjust the milk-to-sweetener ratio if necessary.

See additional recipe tips and notes for success in blog post above!

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