This Keto Sweetened Condensed Milk is a nut-free recipe that can be prepared in under 1 hour. This 4-ingredient sweetened milk can be used as coffee creamer, as an ice cream topping, in fat bombs, or in your favorite smoothie!
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Be sure to read through this post for answers to frequently asked questions about this recipe before moving on to the recipe card and making this recipe. You will also find step-by-step photos within the blog post (above the recipe card) that will help you to successfully make this sweetened condensed milk.
Easy low-carb condensed milk
This sugar-free keto substitute for traditional sweetened condensed milk requires just 4 ingredients:
- Heavy whipping cream,
- Golden Monk Fruit Sweetener,
- Butter, and
- Pure vanilla extract
Since this sugar-free milk is sweetened with monk fruit sweetener, it is low in carbs and won’t skyrocket your blood sugar. Plus, by using Lakanto’s Golden Monk Fruit Sweetener, the resulting taste of the sweetened milk is caramel-y and delicious!
Sweetened Condensed Milk FAQs
Here are some answers to commonly asked questions about keto-friendly sweetened condensed milk:
What is keto sweetened condensed milk?
Traditional condensed milk is just milk without the water. As for the keto-friendly version? This keto-friendly condensed milk recipe is a sugar-free version that uses heavy cream as a base and is sweetened with net carb-free monk fruit sweetener.
What is the difference between condensed milk and evaporated milk?
Condensed milk and evaporated milk are quite similar, however, condensed milk usually includes sugar as an ingredient, and evaporated milk does not.
What can you do with prepared sweetened condensed milk?
My favorite way to use sweetened condensed milk is in my coffee. Add a tablespoon or so, mix it in, and drink it up!
Other options for how to use the sweetened milk you prepare include:
- Drizzle atop ice cream (we love Halo Top ice cream, which we buy from our local grocery store)
- Spread a tablespoon or two atop your favorite keto bread, like this Nut-Free Bread Loaf or these Cinnamon Sugar Bagels
- Drizzle on your favorite baked good (like these Glazed Chocolate and Vanilla Bars)
- Use as a “dipping sauce” for your favorite low-carb fruit, like raspberries, blackberries, or cantaloupe
- Add a spoonful to a smoothie, like this Easy To Make Mocha Smoothie
- Drizzle a little on your favorite fat bomb, such as these Keto Key Lime Pie Fat Bombs or these Dark Chocolate and Peppermint Fat Bombs
What keto recipes use sweetened condensed milk as an ingredient?
Here are some delicious and keto-friendly recipes that use sweetened condensed milk:
Recipe FAQs
Before making this recipe, be sure to read through these answers to commonly asked questions:
What equipment and materials you’ll need to make this recipe
To make this easy recipe, you will need the following items:
Why is monk fruit sweetener used in this recipe?
Monk fruit sweetener is a net-carb free ingredient that substituted into recipes at a 1:1 ratio for traditional sugar. This sweetener is low-glycemic, so it will not spike your blood sugar!
If you’ve been waiting to try monk fruit sweetener, you can test it out with Lakanto’s Taste Test Bundle, which includes Classic Monk Fruit Sweetener, Golden Monk Fruit Sweetener (the sweetener used in this recipe), a recipe e-Book, and Lakanto’s Taste Test Guarantee.
Where can monk fruit sweetener be purchased?
Monk fruit sweetener is becoming widely available for sale at most grocery stores, especially specialty food stores and Costco. I personally purchase mine online from Lakanto and have it directly shipped to me. If you want to order your monk fruit sweetener online, you can use discount code REALBALANCED for 20% OFF your order!
Ingredient substitution options
- Heavy Whipping Cream: Sub in full-fat canned coconut milk at a 1:1 ratio for heavy whipping cream. Note that this substitution will change the final nutrition information of the recipe.
- Golden Monk Fruit Sweetener: Lakanto Classic Monk Fruit Sweetener can be substituted in at a 1:1 ratio.
- Pure Vanilla Extract: I would not recommend substituting the vanilla extract in this recipe. If you don’t want to include it, simply omit it rather than replacing it.
How to make this recipe without heavy whipping cream?
Substitute in full-fat canned coconut milk in place of heavy whipping cream at a 1:1 ratio. Note that canned coconut milk is different than canned coconut cream.
Additionally, note that this substitution will change the final nutrition information of the recipe and will result in an increased amount of net carbs per serving.
How many net carbs per serving?
Each serving contains just 1.1 grams of net carbs.
The recipe itself yields 1 ½ cups of condensed milk, which amounts to approximately 12 servings in total. One serving contains 2 tbsp of condensed milk. Note that, once refrigerated, it will thicken up, which may result in slightly fewer servings.
For additional information on the nutrition per serving, including total carbs, fat, protein, and fiber content, see the nutrition label below the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How to store this milk?
Store in the refrigerator in a sealed glass jar. Use within 1 week.
How to make keto condensed milk
To a saucepan over medium heat, add all ingredients.
Bring mixture to a boil before reducing heat to low and simmering until mixture has slightly thickened, about 30 minutes, whisking regularly to prevent clumping.
Remove pan from heat and set aside for 10 minutes to cool slightly before pouring mixture into a blender. Pulse mixture in blender at highest speed to remove any clumps.
(Alternatively, you can pour mixture through a muslin cloth over a bowl. If you follow this method, you may need to press mixture through with the back of a spoon.)
Pour mixture into a glass jar and allow to cool at room temperature.
Once cooled, transfer jar to refrigerator to fully thicken before using.
Diets that comply with this recipe
This recipe is compliant with a variety of popular diet lifestyles:
- Keto and Low-Carb: Per serving, this sweetened milk contains just 1.1 grams of net carbs per serving. It is keto and low-carb compliant.
- Gluten-Free and Grain-Free: This recipe is gluten-free and grain-free.
- Nut-Free: This keto condensed milk recipe is nut-free.
- Coconut-Free: There are no coconut products in this milk.
- Egg-Free: Eggs are not included in this recipe.
- Vegetarian: This recipe is vegetarian-friendly.
- Refined Sugar-Free: This sweetened condensed milk substitute uses monk fruit sweetener, not traditional sugar.
More keto-friendly desserts to try
If you are looking for other keto-friendly, nut-free, and sweetened recipes to try, you will love these:
- Chocolate Strawberry Keto Panna Cotta
- Easy Chocolate Bar Fat Bombs
- Keto Nut Free Coffee Cake
- Chocolate and Vanilla Glazed Coconut Bars
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Keto Sweetened Condensed Milk
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 1 1/2 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This Keto Sweetened Condensed Milk is a nut-free recipe that can be prepared in under 1 hour. This 4-ingredient sweetened milk can be used as coffee creamer, as an ice cream topping, in fat bombs, or in your favorite smoothie!
Ingredients
- 2 cups (480 mL) heavy cream
- ¼ cup (48g) golden monk fruit sweetener
- 1 tbsp + 2 tsp butter (23g)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- To a saucepan over medium heat, heat heavy cream, butter, and monk fruit sweetener. Optionally, add vanilla extract. Bring mixture to a boil before reducing heat to low and simmering until mixture has slightly thickened, about 30 minutes, whisking regularly to prevent clumping.
- Remove pan from heat and set aside for 10 minutes to cool slightly before pouring mixture into a blender. Pulse mixture in blender at highest speed to remove any clumps. to cool slightly then pour into a blender and blitz to remove any clumps, or pass through a muslin cloth over a bowl. If this, you may need to press with the back of a spoon to help it through.
- Pour mixture into a glass jar and allow to fully cool at room temperature. Once cooled, transfer jar to refrigerator to fully thicken before using. Once fully chilled, the recipe will have yielded approximately 1 ½ cups of sweetened condensed milk.
Recipe Notes:
Heavy Whipping Cream Substitution: Sub in full-fat canned coconut milk at a 1:1 ratio for heavy whipping cream. Note that this substitution will change the inal nutrition information of the recipe and will result in an
increased amount of net carbs per serving.
Golden Monk Fruit Sweetener Substitution: Lakanto Classic Monk Fruit Sweetener can be substituted in at a 1:1 ratio.
Pure Vanilla Extract Substitution: I would not recommend substituting the vanilla extract in this recipe. If you don’t want to include it, simply omit it rather than replacing it.
Where To Purchase Monk Fruit Sweetener: Monk fruit sweetener is becoming widely available for sale at most grocery stores, especially specialty food stores and Costco. I personally purchase mine online from Lakanto and have it directly shipped to me. If you want to order your monk fruit sweetener online, you can use discount code REALBALANCED for 20% OFF your order!
Net Carbs: Each serving contains 1.1 grams of net carbs. The recipe itself yields 1 ½ cups of condensed milk, which amounts to approximately 12 servings in total. One serving contains 2 tbsp of condensed milk. Note that, once refrigerated, it will thicken up, which may result in slightly fewer servings.
Storage: Store in the refrigerator in a sealed glass jar. Use within 1 week.
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