Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk

Name: Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Française
Ingredients: 1 cup whole powdered milk; 1 cup granulated white sugar; 1/2 cup very hot water (not boiling); Juice of 1 lemon or 1 passion fruit (optional, for a fruity twist)

By Marie Lefebvre · Updated October 4, 2026

Making sweetened condensed milk from scratch has never been easier — just three pantry staples and a blender stand between you and this silky, versatile treat. Perfect as a cake filling, dessert topping, or baking ingredient, this homemade version saves money and tastes absolutely incredible. Keep a jar in the fridge and transform every sweet recipe you make.

Prep⏱️ 5 min

Servings👥 4 servings

Difficulty📊 Very Easy

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🛒 Ingredients

4 servings

1 cup whole powdered milk
1 cup granulated white sugar
1/2 cup very hot water (not boiling)
Juice of 1 lemon or 1 passion fruit (optional, for a fruity twist)

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Directions

1
Add the powdered milk, sugar, and very hot water to a blender.
2
Blend on medium speed for 3 minutes until the mixture is completely smooth, creamy, and free of lumps.
3
Taste and adjust sweetness to your liking. For a tangy fruit version, add the lemon or passion fruit juice and blend for an extra 30 seconds.
4
Pour into a clean, sealed jar and refrigerate. Keeps well for up to 5 days.

💡 Chef's Tip

For a thicker consistency perfect for cake fillings, reduce the water to 1/3 cup. This homemade condensed milk is a direct substitute for store-bought cans in any recipe.