Condensed milk is a must-have ingredient in any baker’s pantry. It’s thick, and creamy, and adds a delicious sweetness to any recipe. But have you ever found yourself in the middle of a recipe only to realize that you’re out of condensed milk? Don’t worry, making condensed milk at home is easier than you think.
Condensed milk is one of the most important kitchen ingredients. It is used in many baking recipes and I even use it in my Indian sweets like laddoo, peda, kheer, gajar ka halwa, etc.
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What is condensed milk?
[source- Internet] Condensed milk is cow’s milk from which water has been removed. It is most often found in the form of “sweetened condensed milk” with sugar added, and the two terms – “condensed milk”, “sweetened condensed milk” – are often used interchangeably today. Sweetened condensed milk is a very thick, sweet product which when canned can last for years without refrigeration if not opened. Condensed milk is used in numerous dessert dishes in many countries.
A related product is evaporated milk, which has undergone a more complex process and which is not sweetened. Evaporated milk is known in some countries as unsweetened condensed milk.
Ingredients
Below are the ingredients required to make condensed milk.
Milk powder, powdered sugar, baking soda, cornstarch, and water.
How to(with pictures)
your first very step is, to take your favorite mixing bowl.
transfer milk-powder, powdered sugar and corn flour in it.
also, add baking soda.
add melted butter and warm water.
whisk the mixture for a minute and make sure to avoid lumps.
heat a pan and transfer this batter in that.
cook this mixture for 2 minutes on medium flame.
strain and cool it down.
store in an air-tight container.
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instant condensed milk recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk powder
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup water, warm
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp corn flour
- 1 tbsp salted butter, melted
Instructions
- take your favorite mixing bowl.
- transfer milk-powder, powdered sugar and corn flour in it.
- also, add baking soda.
- add melted butter and warm water.
- whisk the mixture for a minute and make sure to avoid lumps.
- heat a pan and transfer this batter in that.
- cook this mixture for 2 minutes on medium flame. keep stirring else it will burn.
- strain and cool it down.
- store in air-tight container and refrigerate.
Video
Notes
- Do not cook the mixture for more than 2 mins as this mixture burns quickly.
- continuously stir the mixture while cooking in order to avoid burning.
- always use powdered sugar. just crush your regular sugar to a fine powder. use of whole sugar will affect the batter consistency.
- Always use warm water because we are using milk powder here and it will melt easily in warm water. using cold water will generate lumps and milk powder will not melt easily.
Disclaimer
Condensed milk vs evaporated milk?
The biggest difference between condensed and evaporated milk is the sugar content. Both are made by reducing a percentage of the water content from the milk but the condensed version has sugar added which is why it’s called Sweetened Condensed Milk.
Where condense milk is used? Well as I mentioned earlier, mostly we use condensed milk in a baking egg-less cake , no-bake desserts like brownie bites as well as in making sweets too.
Can we store this condensed milk?
Yes, you can. You can store this condensed milk for 10 days without any worry as I have used this condensed milk within 10 days. After that, You need to keep checking. I will update these details soon.
How to use this condensed milk?
Well, This condensed milk can be used in any recipe that calls for sweetened condensed milk like cakes, brownies, fudges etc. I have used this in my Indian sweet recipes too.
Quick Tips to make condensed milk you will love
Usually, condensed milk is prepared with milk and sugar and it takes approx 1 hour to prepare. The making time totally depends on the quantity. I am sharing a Quicker instant version here.
I prepared this condensed milk using milk powder and this is a foolproof recipe. additionally, this recipe is prepared in under 3 mins where preparation takes 1 min and cooking takes 2 mins. For this recipe, My pro tip is DO NOT COOK the mixture MORE THAN 2 MINS. here are a few tips for making the perfect instant condensed milk recipe.
- Do not cook the mixture for more than 2 mins as this mixture burns quickly.
- continuously stir the mixture while cooking in order to avoid burning.
- always use powdered sugar. just crush your regular sugar to a fine powder. use of whole sugar will affect the batter consistency.
- Always use warm water because we are using milk powder here and it will melt easily in warm water. using cold water will generate lumps and milk powder will not melt easily.
Reasons to try this recipe⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐,
- super easy recipe
- anyone can make
- 5 ingredient recipe
- 3 min recipe
- your basic recipe for any dessert
- can be stored for 3-4 days in a refrigerator
- ingredients are easily available
Seriously, homemade anything is the way to go! I can’t wait to try this the next time I cook/bake a recipe that calls for condensed milk!
I use sweetened condensed milk for my key lime pie and I’m intrigued by making my own! This is such a great tutorial!
Wow!! This is so useful!! Definitely will be trying it..
Thank you so much for notifying us.