This sweetened condensed coconut milk is a dairy-free, vegan alternative for regular sweetened condensed milk. You only need two ingredients!
If you’re vegan or dairy-free, I’m so excited to share that sweetened condensed coconut milk is a thing and it works great as an alternative for regular, dairy-based sweetened condensed milk. I discovered it a while ago when making my healthier magic cookie bars, but it wasn’t until recently that I realized there are so many ways to use it! With that, I figured I should share a full post about how to make your own sweetened condensed coconut milk instead of keeping it buried within the magic cookie bar post.
Making homemade sweetened condensed coconut milk is super simple and only requires two ingredients = canned coconut milk and sugar.
Other than having to stay nearby the saucepan for about 45 minutes while the milk condenses, it’s really easy.
You’ll just add coconut milk and sugar to a saucepan over medium heat, mix together and bring to a low boil. Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer rapidly for about 45 minutes. Make sure you stay nearby and stir frequently. Sometimes it might seem like the mixture is going to boil over. If this happens, remove the pan from the heat until the mixture goes down and reduce the heat before putting the pan back on the stovetop. Continue simmering until the mixture reduces by about half and is quite thick – it should end up being 3/4 cup of liquid. Remove from the heat and let it cool before using in any recipes. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5-7 days.
You can use sweetened condensed coconut milk instead of sweetened condensed milk in a variety of dessert recipes – everything from fudge to macaroons to my healthy magic cookie bars. I have a couple recipes planned that use sweetened condensed coconut milk so keep your eyes peeled!
If you try this sweetened condensed coconut milk , be sure to leave a comment and star rating letting me know how it turned out. Your feedback is super helpful for me and other EBF readers who are planning to try the recipe.
Don’t have time to make your own sweetened condensed coconut milk? You can buy it from speciality grocery stores! There are a couple brands making it now including Let’s Do Organic! and Nature’s Charm.
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Can I double the recipe. Have you ever done that? Just wondering how much longer it would take? Thank you
Hi, Mary! You can definitely double the recipe. I’m not sure because I haven’t tried it yet, but it shouldn’t take any longer. I’d recommend keeping an eye on it and adding a few minutes at a time if you find it necessary. Let me know how it works out for you!
Can you use stevia?
Hi! I’m wondering if I could use brown or refined sugar?
I haven’t tried it, but I bet it would work! You can also use coconut sugar. 🙂
Sorry if this seems like a silly question, but would this be an equivalent for a can of dairy sweetened condensed milk? I am wanting to use it in a recipe, and wanted to make sure I had enough.
Thank you!
Hey Amber – one 7.4oz sweetened condensed milk is about 3/4 cup.
I made a double recipe to use in my pumpkin pie! It turned out perfect and added a wonderful sweet caramelized flavor. This recipe was super easy to follow and easy to do, I appreciate the warning that it could bubble over so to keep a close eye on it! Thanks again for another wonderful recipe and alternative to keep my holiday baking healthy!
Oh yay!! That makes me so happy to hear, Kristina. Thanks for coming back to leave a review. 🙂