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    Home / Posts / Keto Sweetened Condensed Milk

    Keto Sweetened Condensed Milk

    March 19, 2024 by Keto Cooking Christian 49 Comments

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    This Keto Sweetened Condensed Milk is thick, sweet, and creamy, with the perfect hint of vanilla. It's super easy to make and is great to keep on hand for making sugar-free desserts.

    Keto Sweetened Condensed Milk in an open jar some spoonful
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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love This Keto Sweetened Condensed Milk
    • 🛒 Ingredients for Keto Sweetened Condensed Milk
    • 🔪 How to Make Sugar-Free Sweetened Condensed Milk
    • 💡 Tips for Making Sweetened Condensed Milk
    • ☑️ Storage Instructions
    • 🍴 Ways to Use This Keto Sweetened Condensed Milk Recipe
    • Can I Freeze Leftover Sweetened Condensed Milk?
    • Why is My Sweetened Condensed Milk so Runny?
    • How Many Carbs in Keto Condensed Milk?
    • Why is my Sweetened Condensed Milk Clumpy?
    • Why Did Mine Turn Brown?
    • Why is Sugar-Free Sweetened Condensed Milk Keto?
    • 🍽️ More Keto Sweet Sauces

    ❤️ Why You'll Love This Keto Sweetened Condensed Milk

    • Rich, sweet flavor with a hint of vanilla
    • Silky, creamy texture
    • Made with only 4 ingredients
    • Use in a number of recipes
    • Pour in your coffee as a sweetened creamer
    • Drizzle over fresh berries
    bowl of berries with condensed milk drizzled on top

    With this homemade keto sweetened condensed milk recipe, you can say goodbye to the store-bought version that is loaded with sugar. You still get that silky-rich sweetness that makes a tasty topping for ice cream or can be used to create delicious low-carb desserts.

    Made with just a few simple ingredients, this easy recipe is a total game-changer when it comes to making sweets like this Almond Joy Fudge. You may even want to make a double batch because it is so versatile that you’ll never run out of ways to use it.

    This recipe was inspired by My Montana Kitchen (thank you)!!! I really love this version, and truth be told, I could eat it with a spoon straight from the jar; it's just that good!

    🛒 Ingredients for Keto Sweetened Condensed Milk

    • Heavy cream
    • Grass-fed butter
    • Monk fruit/allulose
    • Vanilla extract

    *Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

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    🔪 How to Make Sugar-Free Sweetened Condensed Milk

    Add all of the ingredients, except the vanilla extract, to a medium saucepan.

    Keto Sweetened Condensed Milk ingredients in saucepan unmixed

    Simmer on low heat for 20-30 minutes, or until thickened and reduced by almost half. Mine took exactly 28 minutes.

    You'll want to be sure to stir the mixture often and not walk away from it. It can burn easily if left unattended. The mixture will thicken further as it cools.

    Keto Sweetened Condensed Milk in saucepan with green whisk

    Remove from the heat and whisk in the vanilla extract.

    Keto Sweetened Condensed Milk in saucepan dripping off spoon

    When you're ready to make a recipe that calls for sweetened condensed milk, pop it in the microwave for 6-8 seconds, and it will loosen up perfectly! Or add a tiny bit of hot water and stir!

    💡 Tips for Making Sweetened Condensed Milk

    • While you can use other sweeteners, I have tested several, and the one in this recipe provides the smoothest results. Others tend to crystallize once the mixture cools, while others have a cooling effect on the tongue.
    • Cooking it over low heat is very important. Be patient as it simmers, and don’t try to rush it by turning up the heat.
    • Keep it moving on the bottom of the pan by stirring frequently. This prevents it from settling and burning.
    • When it’s still hot, it is runny. To see the final consistency results, let it cool completely to room temperature.

    ☑️ Storage Instructions

    Allow it to come to room temperature before storing it in the fridge for up to 5-7 days. Keep in mind, once it chills, it will become really thick, so you'll want to warm it just slightly.

    🍴 Ways to Use This Keto Sweetened Condensed Milk Recipe

    You can use this sugar-free version any way you would use the sugary canned stuff. I really love the sweetness and consistency this keto condensed milk gives fudge, so if you're looking for a great low carb fudge recipe, try this Almond Joy Fudge.

    It's also used in these delicious Cranberry Walnut Crumble Bars and this No-Bake Chocolate Raspberry Tart. Another great way to use it is in this homemade Coffee Creamer.

    You can also use it to make homemade ice cream or even use it as a topping for ice cream or fresh berries.

    Keto Sweetened Condensed Milk in open jar with spoonful on side

    Can I Freeze Leftover Sweetened Condensed Milk?

    It's not recommended that you freeze leftover sweetened condensed milk. Once frozen, the heavy cream will separate from the milk fat that's in the butter.

    Why is My Sweetened Condensed Milk so Runny?

    The main cause of a runny mixture is that it simply needs to cook a little longer. Keep in mind that as it begins to cool, it will thicken.

    How Many Carbs in Keto Condensed Milk?

    Because you're using a sugar substitute, all but one net carb per serving is removed. Now that's what I call a keto-friendly sauce!

    Why is my Sweetened Condensed Milk Clumpy?

    There's one main culprit behind a clumpy mixture, and that's expired cream. For optimal results, you should always use really fresh cream.

    Why Did Mine Turn Brown?

    Unfortunately, if the mixture has turned brown, you have cooked it too long to be sweetened condensed milk. But, there's good news! Keep cooking and stirring, and before long, you will have a rich and decadent caramel sauce.

    Keto Sweetened Condensed Milk in open jar dripping off spoon

    Why is Sugar-Free Sweetened Condensed Milk Keto?

    This recipe uses a monk fruit/allulose blend as a sugar substitute. It's an excellent replacement for sugar because it tastes as close to regular sugar as it gets without all the carbs.

    Another key ingredient that helps transform the canned version into a keto-friendly version is heavy cream. Heavy cream has more fat than whole milk, making it a great source of healthy fat. The extra fat also allows you to heat it to higher temperatures without curdling. Perfect for sweet sauces just like this one.

    And lastly, the grass-fed butter just brings it all together. Over all, this type of butter is healthier for you than traditional butter. It’s an excellent source of healthy fats and nutrients because it comes from cows that are fed a diet of grass rather than inflammatory grains.

    🍽️ More Keto Sweet Sauces

    • Raspberry Sauce
    • Homemade Strawberry Sauce
    • Sugar-Free Nutella
    • Easy Salted Caramel Sauce
    • Lemon Curd
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    Keto Sweetened Condensed Milk

    This Keto Sweetened Condensed Milk is thick, sweet, and creamy, with the perfect hint of vanilla.
    5 from 8 votes
    Author: Julianne
    Servings 14
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    Ingredients
     

    • 2 ¼ cups heavy cream
    • ½ cup  monk fruit/allulose
    • ¼ cup butter
    • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions
     

    • Add all of the ingredients, except the vanilla extract to a medium saucepan.  Simmer on low heat for 20-30 minutes or until thickened and reduced by almost half.  
    • Mine took exactly 28 minutes. Be sure to stir often and don't walk away from it. The mixture will thicken further as it cools.
    • Remove from the heat and whisk in the vanilla extract .  Allow to come to room temperature, then store in the fridge for 5-7 days.  When you are ready to use it in a recipe that calls for Sweetened Condensed Milk, pop in the microwave for 6-8 seconds and it will loosen up perfectly! Or add a tiny bit of hot water and stir!

    *Make sure to scroll up and read the post for substitutions, additions and helpful tips for making this recipe.

    Course Condiment
    Cuisine American
    Calories 160kcal
    Nutrition Facts
    Keto Sweetened Condensed Milk
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    160
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    16
    g
    25
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    11
    g
    69
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    1
    g
    0
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    *Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.

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    *Originally published on December 25, 2018, updated on March 19, 2024 with new photos, new recipe information and helpful tips.

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    1. patricia

      April 01, 2024 at 12:15 pm

      I cannot have dairy, would this recipe work using canned coconut cream?

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        April 01, 2024 at 5:38 pm

        I have not tried to use coconut cream instead of heavy cream. It may work just fine, but I am sure the consistency will slightly differ.

        Reply
    2. Carri

      March 08, 2024 at 6:23 pm

      Love your recipes. Just found this one. May I ask what the serving size is on this? and Total amount it makes? Thanks, and LORD BLESS!

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        March 11, 2024 at 12:56 pm

        I typically do not give the exact measurement of a serving because the macros will strongly depend on the brand of the ingredients.

        Reply
    3. Sharon

      February 09, 2023 at 11:35 pm

      can I cook this recipe longer after adding vanilla, cause it is still not thick enough?

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        February 12, 2023 at 3:17 pm

        You could try to cook it a little longer, though it should not need it.

        Reply
    4. Noele

      December 10, 2021 at 12:12 pm

      Any suggestions for a friendly fruit topping if using this in a no bake cheesecake recipe? I’m sure the canned fruit I normally use are loaded with sugar. Appreciate any help, and thanks so much for this recipe!

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        December 10, 2021 at 6:49 pm

        Absolutely! You can use either of my blueberry, raspberry or strawberry sauces 🙂
        https://ketocookingchristian.com/keto-blueberry-sauce/
        https://ketocookingchristian.com/raspberry-sauce-keto-and-low-carb/
        https://ketocookingchristian.com/homemade-strawberry-sauce-keto-and-low-carb/

        Reply
    5. abbie

      April 11, 2021 at 11:39 am

      Hi! Can I use this for Keto Ice Cream recipes? Thanks.

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        April 13, 2021 at 2:48 pm

        Oh sure! I have a delicious strawberry ice cream recipe on my site that uses it and it turns out perfect every time.

        Reply
    6. Summer

      January 15, 2021 at 2:57 am

      Since cream is so high in fat what is the purpose of the butter?

      Reply
    7. jenna

      December 16, 2020 at 10:15 pm

      maybe a stupid question, but is this unsalted butter?

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        December 18, 2020 at 12:43 pm

        Yes, sorry for any confusion!

        Reply
    8. Saya

      November 07, 2020 at 11:27 pm

      May I use Monkfruit as a sweetener instead?

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        November 09, 2020 at 12:19 pm

        Yes, you sure can.

        Reply
    9. Paula Skinner

      June 18, 2020 at 11:42 am

      I'm assuming this makes the equivalent of a 14 oz can of sc milk. Is that right? I haven't tried it yet, but I'm getting ready to!

      Reply
      • Shawn

        November 06, 2020 at 5:26 pm

        This made 2 cups of scm for me.

        Reply
    10. Sandra Brandl

      June 13, 2020 at 2:37 pm

      You list the calories and other nutritional info, but not what size a serving you are refering to, unless I missed it.....

      Reply
      • Colleen Nilson

        October 16, 2020 at 3:20 pm

        Yep, I'm wondering too!?! What is the measurement for the 160 calories?

        Reply
    11. Dawn

      June 03, 2020 at 7:05 pm

      5 stars
      Just perfect, my go to recipe for candy making.
      Thanks for sharing, far better than the other online recipes 🙂
      Blessings ♡

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        June 03, 2020 at 7:52 pm

        Aww, thanks so much and blessings to you too 🙂

        Reply
    12. Christel

      April 30, 2020 at 10:31 pm

      Mine didn't reduce by any...It did get thicker and "yellow".... Should I keep cooking it???

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        May 02, 2020 at 4:16 pm

        Did you use a shallow pan? If your pan is too deep, it will take much longer to reduce and thicken.

        Reply
    13. Carol Davis

      April 06, 2020 at 4:56 pm

      On stove in medium saucepan for 40min now. it has reduced but not a noticeable thickness. Any suggestions?

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        April 08, 2020 at 12:52 pm

        Awesome, glad they worked out!

        Reply
    14. Meredith Eaton

      February 18, 2020 at 5:49 pm

      Would you use this measure for measure in a recipe that calls for regular sweetened condensed milk?

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        February 18, 2020 at 5:58 pm

        Yes, it's a 1:1 ratio.

        Reply
    15. Lorena

      February 16, 2020 at 7:27 pm

      5 stars
      It came out super good. 30 minutes on simmer with constant stirring. I was short half a cup of heavy cream., so I only used 2 cups.

      Reply
    16. Stevie

      February 10, 2020 at 2:04 pm

      Not entirely sure what happened... followed the steps and only change was that I put in allulose rather than Swerve since it doesn't recrystalize (and I had it on hand lol). Didn't thicken or anything! I saw you mention that the heat may have been too low on someone else's comment... what heat level do you recommend?

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        February 13, 2020 at 10:09 pm

        It definitely should have thickened up, perhaps your pan was too small? The larger and more shallow the pan, the quicker it will thicken up.

        Reply
    17. Audrey Billings

      January 28, 2020 at 8:22 pm

      What is a serving size and how many servings per batch approx ?

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        January 31, 2020 at 7:38 pm

        There are 14 servings in the recipe, but the exact amount will depend on how much your cream condenses.

        Reply
    18. Rhonda Ball

      January 11, 2020 at 9:11 pm

      I make yogurt in the Instant Pot, to sweeten it with sweetened condensed milk. My husband is borderline diabetic, the sugar/calories are off the charts, curious to know if I can use yours instead??

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        January 13, 2020 at 6:41 pm

        I can't advise since I'm not a medical professional. So I would maybe consult with one and show them the recipe. I don't add any sugar to mine, so it might just work for him.

        Reply
    19. ChefgirlRD

      November 26, 2019 at 3:42 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely love this recipe. It was easy to make and so darn good. Thank you for sharing. Perfect 👌😊

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        November 26, 2019 at 5:45 pm

        Awesome, glad you loved it 🙂

        Reply
    20. Danise

      October 18, 2019 at 10:54 am

      Decided I used a too small sauce pan... Almost 2 hours later I think it's reduced where it should be. I used this pan because it is ceramic no-stick. Next time a bigger pan!

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        October 21, 2019 at 2:41 pm

        Oh wow, sorry to hear that!

        Reply
    21. Theresa

      July 12, 2019 at 2:16 pm

      5 stars
      How much is 1 serving size?

      Reply
    22. Jeannie Ward

      June 03, 2019 at 10:34 am

      Do you think you could substitute with granular Swerve?

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        June 03, 2019 at 10:38 am

        Hi Jeannie,
        You can, but I would try to grind it to a fine powder first, if you are able. Putting it in a coffee grinder, food processor or even a mini chopper should work. The reason I use powdered is because the granular tends to re-crystalize as it cools.

        Reply
    23. Lisa

      March 25, 2019 at 10:04 pm

      Mine has been on the stove for 40 mins now and has not reduced and is not even remotely thick 🙁 it has very few ingredients or steps where could I have gone wrong? Could my saucepan be too small?

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        March 26, 2019 at 10:06 am

        Hi Lisa,
        It sounds like that might be the issue and/or if your heat wasn't up high enough. It should thicken up and reduce significantly.

        Reply
    24. Lisa Williams

      March 25, 2019 at 12:30 pm

      Question....Looks Delish!!...Can you use it right away after it cools or are the 5-7 days in the refrigerator the days that you can store it up to? Thanks

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        March 25, 2019 at 12:37 pm

        Hi Lisa,
        You can use it immediately if you'd like and yes, the 5-7 days are for storing it in the fridge. I hope that helps 🙂

        Reply
    25. Marie Johnston

      March 24, 2019 at 9:46 pm

      5 stars
      I made this ahead of your Almond Joy fudge.. and I have to say.. I was kind of giddy at how it turned out. It was thick and rich, just like sc milk out of a can. Very very impressed with this.. i mean, this will change Thanksgiving.... I have so many ideas. Thank you so much.

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        March 24, 2019 at 10:16 pm

        Hi Marie,
        Awesome, so glad you liked it and yes, there are so many uses for it, just like the traditional version 🙂

        Reply
    26. Cari

      December 26, 2018 at 3:01 pm

      5 stars
      This looks fairly simple and extremely delicious. I will try this one day soon so I can make the fudge recipe you shared.

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        December 26, 2018 at 4:04 pm

        Awesome, let me know how you like it! I used most of mine on the fudge recipe, but had a little left over to dip into. It's good stuff 🙂

        Reply

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