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    2 Ingredient Vegan Sweetened Condensed Milk

    Published Oct 11, 2021 · Updated Oct 11, 2021 · 40 Comments

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    If you need a super easy dairy-free or vegan sweetened condensed milk recipe, I have the perfect one for you! This recipe calls for only 2 ingredients.

    Vegan sweetened condensed milk in a storage jar.

    Your favorite holiday or dessert recipe calls for sweetened condensed milk...but you don't eat dairy! What can you use?

    Vegan sweetened condensed milk, of course.

    Store-bought vegan sweetened condensed milk can be hard to come by (I usually buy it on Amazon.) Thankfully, it's pretty simple to make at home with a couple of basic ingredients and some simmering on the stove.

    A can of full-fat coconut milk and sugar.

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    Ingredients

    You only need 2 ingredients to make this sweetened condensed coconut milk.

    • Coconut milk: Full-fat coconut milk in the can (this is typically found in the "International" aisle in the grocery store.) You need the higher fat content to produce a creamy and thick condensed milk, so don't use lite coconut milk or the kind that comes in a carton.
    • Sugar: White granulated sugar. Keep in mind that organic sugar is not perfectly white because of the difference in processing, so expect an off-white end result.

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    Simmering in a pot.

    Method

    The method is super basic: bring the coconut milk and sugar to a boil, then let simmer for 40-45 minutes (or until the milk has reduced by about half.) It will have a consistency just like traditional sweetened condensed milk once it is cooled to room temperature.

    Coconut milk in a carton will not work for this recipe - full-fat canned coconut milk is essential to getting that perfectly sticky sweet texture and consistency.

    A full jar of the condensed coconut milk.

    Recipes that use vegan sweetened condensed milk:

    • Dairy-free Fudge
    • Vegan Magic Cookie Bars

    Did you enjoy this recipe? Please leave a comment and a ⭐ star review below!

    Vegan Sweetened Condensed Milk

    Make your own vegan sweetened condensed milk at home using coconut milk!
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    Author: Karissa Besaw
    Cook Time: 40 mins
    Servings: 3
    Calories: 339kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 (13.6-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
    • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
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    Instructions

    • In a pot on medium heat, bring the coconut milk and the sugar to a boil. Keep a close eye on it so it doesn't boil over.
    • Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 40-45 minutes (until liquid is reduced by about half.)
    • Stir or whisk every 5 minutes or so.
    • Remove from heat and let cool (it will get even thicker as it cools.)
    • Store in fridge for up to 10 days.

    Notes

    Light coconut milk or coconut milk in a carton will not work for this recipe.
    This recipe makes about ¾ cups of sweetened condensed coconut milk.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 283mg | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 4mg
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