Sweetened Condensed Milk is in so many delicious dessert recipes. My Sugar Free Sweetened Condensed Milk is rich, creamy, and perfect for baking.
I created this for my Magic Cookie Bars but it has become a staple in my kitchen. It is so nice to have a sugar free alternative to the canned varieties. This recipe makes about ⅔ cup of sugar-free sweetened condensed milk.
Here is a photo of me pouring it over my Magic Cookie Bars to whet your appetite:
How to Use Sugar Free Sweetened Condensed Milk
Need a few ideas how to use this? Drizzle over fruit, stir into coffee, or make Magic Cookie Bars!
Tips for Homemade Condensed Milk
The important thing when cooking this down is to cook it long enough to coat the back of a spoon. You should be able to run your finger down the back of the spoon and see a line.
I'd love to hear how you use this Sugar Free Sweetened Condensed Milk. Leave me a comment and let me know!
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Servings: 6
Calories: 46
Ingredients
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- ½ cup Joy Filled Eats Sweetener (or see alternatives in recipe notes)
- 1 egg yolk
Instructions
- Bring the heavy cream, 2 T. butter, and sweetener to a gentle boil and cook stirring frequently until it is light golden brown and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from heat. Either cool until room temperature before stirring in the egg yolk OR, if you are impatient like me, very slowly pour over the egg yolk while whisking like crazy. No one wants scrambled yolk in their magic cookie bars.
Notes
To Store: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days.
To Freeze: It will last 3-4 months in the freezer if it's kept airtight. Glass or plastic containers both work well.
Notes on Sweeteners:
I use my own blend of xylitol, erythritol, and stevia in my recipes. This is twice as sweet as sugar. It is comparable to Trim Healthy Mama Gentle Sweet and Truvia.
To sub in Swerve or Lakanto Monk Fruit use 1.5 times the amount of sweetener called for.
To sub in Pyure or Trim Healthy Mama Super Sweet use half the amount of sweetener called for.
Substitutions will work in most recipes. They may not work in candies, such as caramel.
Nutrition
Calories: 46 | Carbohydrates: 0.1g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 7mg | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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Emily says
Can the heavy cream be substituted with something like coconut cream?
Taryn says
Yes, coconut cream works.
Maria Rodriguez says
Says t butter. Is tablespoon or teaspoon? I wanna make the tres leches but for that one i need this recipe first. Hope you can answer
Taryn says
A lower case t or tsp is teaspoon. A capital T or tbsp is tablespoon. I will edit the post to clarify. This calls for 2 tablespoons.
Maria Rodriguez says
Thank you so much. Now i can make it
Katie says
If I’m only using Monk Fruit for the condensed milk would it still require half a cup or more?
Thank you
Taryn says
3/4 cup if you are using Lakanto
Bonny Rambarran says
HOW LONG CAN THIS BE STORED IN THE FRIDGE?
Taryn says
It's best used within a few days. Over time the sugar alcohols can crystallize. If that happens just warm it gently and stir.
Frances says
Hi! Do you cook again once egg is added at the end?
Taryn says
No, the heat tempers the egg.
Melissa says
I am confused. If I start with 1/4c of heavy cream and cook it down, how do I end up with 2/3c of condensed milk? I don't see how any of the other ingredients would add that much bulk?
Taryn says
You start with almost 1 cup of ingredients.
Molly says
What's the purpose of the egg yolks?
Taryn says
It helps thicken the condensed milk and gives it a richer flavor.
Elizabeth Dudley says
Can you share the nutritional value of this? I am counting carbs, calories and fats.
Thank you
Taryn says
I just added a nutrition table. Enjoy!
Stella Mooney says
What is your copycat recipe please?
Taryn says
It should be linked in the post but just in case: https://joyfilledeats.com/sweetener
Tilla says
I love it and it keep well in fridge... Longer then a week.
Bernie says
What is THM?
Taryn says
Trim Healthy Mama https://trimhealthymama.com/
Belenda says
Is there a reason the egg yolk can't be mixed in at the beginning of cooking? Why does it need to be at the end? Thanks, can't wait to make this
Taryn says
It could curdle or separate if you mix it in in the beginning since it needs to cook so long to reduce.
Nancy Weeden says
Oh my these all look so good. I will be trying them all. Thank you so much for sharing.
Lisa says
Any idea if this can be doubled or tripled?
Taryn says
Yes, it would just take longer to reduce. Using a wider based saucepan would help reduce the cooking time.
Lisa says
That's what I assumed. Hoping to try today. I'll let you know how it goes! Many thanks!
Martine says
Some ice cream recipes call for sweetened condensed milk. I wonder if this would work.
Taryn says
Possibly. I haven't tried it yet. If you do let me know how it turns out.
Marisa says
Some recipes call for gently boiling the milk for two hours. How long does this recipe take to boil in order to coat the back of a spoon?
Taryn says
About 10-15 minutes.
Karen says
This looks wonderful. Do to allergies our family can not do gentle sweet. We are using coconut sugar, honey, and maple syrup, all off plan but best we can do. What would your suggestion be to make this? Meaning which of the 3 or combo and how much. Thank you. I just found your website and it is amazing! I look forward to trying many of the recipes! Thank you!
Taryn says
Coconut sugar would probably have the mildest flavor. I would try using the same amount as the gentle sweet and tasting it before you add the egg yolk. You can add more if necessary. It might need up to double the amount.
susie bell says
can i use stevia or splenda in this
Taryn says
Hi Susie. You may be able to use stevia according to this chart: http://www.trimhealthymama.com/main-home/sweetener-conversion-chart/ but the sugar alcohols (xylitol and erythritol) caramelize when cooked. You will just be reducing the cream and butter, not caramelizing them.
Nathalie says
Hi, the picture in your recipe is of Light Cream, but the recipe states Heavy Cream. Just wanted to check which is the right cream?
Taryn says
Either work well in this recipe.
Teresa Cole says
I can't see what to click on to get the recipe. Nice blog page, but I don't like an advertisement on every page that I have to click out of. I'm wanting the recipe for condensed milk.
Taryn says
Hi Teresa, You just have to click the green button that says "click to read more" to get to the recipe. I'm sorry you don't like the ads but it costs money to run a website, buy specialty ingredients, purchase photography equipment, etc. The ads help pay for my site and help support my family. If you still can't find the recipe I can email it to you. Have a nice day 🙂
mary says
Hi. I am making the magic bars and I am only able to find the xylitol for the gentle sweet copy cat in tje sweetened condensed milk. I am a ways away from any stores and am in a pinch to make a dessert. Can xylitol be used by itself? If so, how much would I use?
Taryn says
Hi Mary, using only xylitol should work. This chart can help you convert: http://www.trimhealthymama.com/main-home/sweetener-conversion-chart/
jill says
This is a good idea and I will try it, although I have not been able to eat erythritol or xylitol after trying many times, but I do like stevia and a bit of coconut sugar, hope it works as there are many recipes I could use a healthier sweetened condensed milking, thanks!
Charlene says
Would you be able to give me some idea of how long you cooked the cream/butter/sweetener mixture? I made some the other day and kept waiting "just a bit longer" for it to coat my spoon...I ended up burning it, but not badly enough for me to throw it out. I still used it on the magic cookie bars. I just know it could have been better!
Taryn says
Hi Charlene,
It's really hard to give a time because it depends on the heat of your stove. I have a gas stove and cook it on medium for about ten minutes. Once it starts to thicken just keep stirring until the color gets a little darker. At that point it should coat the spoon. If you cook too long it becomes caramel 🙂
Taryn
Charlene says
Thanks, Taryn. I have a gas stove as well, so your suggestion does give me a guideline. The first time I made it, it had a distinct overcooked odor and was definitely darker than what it looked like it your pics. Hoping to try the Tres Leches Cake this afternoon 🙂
Charlene
patty o says
Can this be kept in the frig. And made a head .if so how long would it stay good. Thank you .
Taryn says
Yes. I wouldn't keep it more than a week since it has cream in it.