This homemade sweetened condensed milk offers a quick and economical alternative to canned versions, delivering the rich, caramelized sweetness essential for many classic desserts. By simply combining instant skim milk powder with a heated sugar syrup, you create a thick, luxurious sauce that mimics the texture and flavor profile of traditional condensed milk. The result is a versatile ingredient that adds depth to coffee, enhances fruit salads, or serves as the base for decadent pies and no-bake cheesecakes. It’s an excellent pantry staple to have on hand for spontaneous baking projects or when you run out of the canned variety.
Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk
Description
This homemade sweetened condensed milk offers a quick and economical alternative to canned versions, delivering the rich, caramelized sweetness essential for many classic desserts. By simply combining instant skim milk powder with a heated sugar syrup, you create a thick, luxurious sauce that mimics the texture and flavor profile of traditional condensed milk. The result is a versatile ingredient that adds depth to coffee, enhances fruit salads, or serves as the base for decadent pies and no-bake cheesecakes. It&# 226;ÂÂs an excellent pantry staple to have on hand for spontaneous baking projects or when you run out of the canned variety.Ingredients
Directions
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Combine water and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
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Stir continuously until the sugar has completely dissolved and the mixture is hot, approximately 5 minutes.
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Place the instant skim milk powder into a blender or food processor.
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Pour the hot sugar-water mixture into the blender with the milk powder.
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Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and well combined.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 199.7kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.1g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 31.9mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 48.8g17%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 48.8g
- Protein 2.5g5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.