Sugar-Free Condensed Milk with Just 3 Ingredients

If you love the creamy richness of condensed milk but want to skip the added sugar, this 3-ingredient sugar-free condensed milk is an easy homemade alternative. It’s thick, smooth, and perfect for coffee, desserts, cakes, puddings, and other recipes.

Ingredients

• 4 cups (960 ml) whole milk
• ½ cup granulated sugar substitute such as allulose or erythritol
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Directions

1. Combine the milk and sweetener
   Pour the whole milk into a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Add the sugar substitute and whisk until combined.
2. Start cooking
   Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the milk to a gentle simmer. Don’t let it boil rapidly, as the milk can scorch or overflow.
3. Reduce the milk
   Lower the heat to medium-low. Simmer uncovered for approximately 35–50 minutes, stirring frequently, especially toward the end.
4. Check the consistency
   The milk should reduce significantly and become noticeably thicker. It should coat the back of a spoon.
5. Add the butter
   Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the butter until completely melted and incorporated.
6. Blend for extra smoothness
   For an exceptionally smooth texture, transfer the mixture to a blender and blend briefly. Be careful when blending hot liquids.
7. Cool
   Pour into a clean jar and allow it to cool completely. It will become thicker as it cools.

How to Use It

Use your homemade sugar-free condensed milk in:

• Sugar-free desserts
• Coffee and tea
• Cheesecakes
• Fudge
• Ice cream
• Puddings
• Cakes and frostings
• No-bake desserts

Tips for the Best Results

• Allulose generally gives a smoother, more condensed-milk-like texture than erythritol because erythritol can crystallize as it cools.
• Use whole milk for the creamiest result.
• Keep the heat low once the milk begins reducing to prevent scorching.
• Stir regularly so the milk doesn’t stick to the bottom.
• If it becomes too thick, whisk in a tablespoon or two of warm milk.

Storage: Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and use within 4–5 days.