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April 23, 2018 By Tina Dawson 16 Comments

VEGAN Condensed milk (sweetened)

This Vegan condensed milk uses canned coconut milk as a dairy-free alternative to sweetened condensed milk in desserts.

This Vegan condensed milk uses canned coconut milk as a dairy-free alternative to sweetened condensed milk in desserts. #vegan #dairyfree #foodphotography #foodstyling #coconutmilk

If you grew up in an Indian household, or have Indian friends you’d know how indispensable condensed milk is in the creation of a multitude of desserts – the country basically runs on dairy! And once you’ve transitioned to a vegan/ dairy-free diet, you’d start striking off recipes that require condensed milk – somehow it seems easier to just do away with it rather than figuring out the alternative.

That’s how I’ve been rolling thus far – you know how I’ve been converting my favorite recipes to vegan versions, but whenever I see something with condensed milk, I just hop and skip to the next recipe on the list, albeit with a twinge of sadness.

This Vegan condensed milk uses canned coconut milk as a dairy-free alternative to sweetened condensed milk in desserts. #vegan #dairyfree #foodphotography #foodstyling #coconutmilk

But sometimes, the heart wants what the heart wants – you do crave some vermicelli kheer/milk pudding or simply to slather the concentrated, sickly-sweet substance on a piece of toast (don’t knock it till you’ve tried it!).

So if you’ve turned dairy-free, but still have that off-craving or even a necessity to use condensed milk in a recipe, here’s the answer:  a ( sweetened ) vegan condensed milk made from *drum-roll please* Coconut milk!

This Vegan condensed milk uses canned coconut milk as a dairy-free alternative to sweetened condensed milk in desserts. #vegan #dairyfree #foodphotography #foodstyling #coconutmilk

It has the same texture and consistency of regular condensed milk, but there’s an unmistakable hint of coconut flavor. So if your dessert uses coconut milk, the flavors pair seamlessly.

And if you thought that it is a painstaking process, think again: you don’t even have to stand near the stove stirring the concoction as it simmers away. In fact, I’d ask you to respectfully step away and let it do its thing. You’d just be in its way otherwise.

This Vegan condensed milk uses canned coconut milk as a dairy-free alternative to sweetened condensed milk in desserts. #vegan #dairyfree #foodphotography #foodstyling #coconutmilk

Use either unrefined cane sugar or even coconut sugar for that triple coconut punch – but if using coconut sugar, expect a darker shade of the final product. Photographed here is condensed milk made with unrefined cane sugar, although the image above depicts the use of coconut sugar.

Transfer to a clean, dry container and let it cool completely before refrigeration. Use as you would use sweetened condensed milk in your recipes.

This Vegan condensed milk uses canned coconut milk as a dairy-free alternative to sweetened condensed milk in desserts. #vegan #dairyfree #foodphotography #foodstyling #coconutmilk

And if you don’t have a particular recipe in mind, then slather a generous spoonful on a crisp slice of toasted bread. Seriously, don’t knock it till you try it, my sweet-toothed compadre!

Then go shout it out from the roof-tops – delicious things like these must never be kept a secret.

This Vegan condensed milk uses canned coconut milk as a dairy-free alternative to sweetened condensed milk in desserts. #vegan #dairyfree #foodphotography #foodstyling #coconutmilk

When you make this VEGAN Condensed Milk (which I really think you SHOULD!), be sure to SHARE YOUR PHOTOS with me through Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. I’d love to see what you cook from here!

VEGAN Condensed Milk

Created by Tina Dawson on April 11, 2018

This Vegan condensed milk uses canned coconut milk as a dairy-free alternative to sweetened condensed milk in desserts. #vegan #dairyfree #foodphotography #foodstyling #coconutmilk

  • Cook Time:40m
  • Total Time:40m
  • Serves: 2
  • Yield: About 1/2 c

Ingredients

  • 1 c canned coconut milk, full fat
  • 1/2 c coconut sugar (or 1/3 c cane sugar)

Instructions

  1. Combine the coconut milk and sugar in a small saucepan. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil while stirring to help the sugar melt.
  2. Once the milk begins to boil, reduce heat to a gentle simmer (lowest setting on your stove) and let it simmer for 40 minutes. Do not stir or disturb the milk as it reduces.
  3. Transfer to a clean, dry glass container and let cool completely before refrigerating. Keeps well for 1-2 weeks refrigerated. Use in place of regular condensed milk.
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Filed Under: 5 Ingredients or less, All Recipes, Desserts, Dips and Sides, Gluten-free, Kitchen Wisdom, Vegan Tagged With: Coconut milk, coconut sugar, condensed milk, dairy-free

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Comments

  1. Sarah says

    May 31, 2018 at 1:33 pm

    I’ve just found your site this morning (through One Green Planet). You’ve got some great recipes, beautiful photos, and a wonderful writing style! I was excited to bookmark and come back to your blog but I’ve gotta be honest, the ads placed so frequently are too much for me.

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      June 1, 2018 at 9:05 am

      Hey Sarah!!!! Thank you SO much for your honest feedback. I will transfer this immediately to my ad management company, but in the meantime, I hope you will come back.

      Reply
  2. Jackelin Slack says

    April 30, 2018 at 12:30 pm

    I had no idea! And yes to condensed milk on toast… All the way. Also, dulce de leche on toast. How you make that vegan? Cook it longer?

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      April 30, 2018 at 2:42 pm

      I too wonder if I can make dulce de leche with coconut milk. A project for the very near future. Thanks Jackelin, I will keep you posted on the experiment.

      Reply
  3. Antara Roy says

    April 27, 2018 at 10:44 am

    NIce article with great pictures. Really awesome.

    Reply
  4. Kristen Wood says

    April 24, 2018 at 11:03 am

    This looks amazing! I can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
  5. Elaine @ Dishes Delish says

    April 23, 2018 at 11:43 am

    I can not wait to make your vegan condensed milk! Seriously. I hate using store bought since I find it way too sweet and I don’t feel that ingesting it is good for me.! I’m so glad you found an alternative! Beautiful photos as usual!!

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      April 23, 2018 at 3:23 pm

      Thank you so very much Elaine! <3 This is cleaner and most definitely not even the least complex to make! I hope you enjoy making and using these!

      Reply
  6. Susie says

    April 23, 2018 at 11:38 am

    What a great sub in for dairy condensed milk! I love your pic of the sugar dusting WOW!

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      April 23, 2018 at 11:41 am

      Thank you so much Susie!

      Reply
  7. Amy @ Little Dairy on the Prairie says

    April 23, 2018 at 11:38 am

    I love this! I have to try it out! So many ways you can use it!

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      April 23, 2018 at 11:41 am

      Right?!?! I can’t wait to start using this too! Thanks Amy!

      Reply
  8. Chrissy says

    April 23, 2018 at 11:26 am

    This is brilliant! There have been so many recipes I’ve wanted to experiment with vegan versions of, but didn’t know what to use as the condensed milk substitute. Can’t wait to try this.

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      April 23, 2018 at 11:36 am

      This is so meant to be, then, Chrissy! Enjoy all your dairy-free desserts using this!

      Reply
  9. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

    April 23, 2018 at 11:03 am

    So awesome when you can make your own things from scratch like this rather than buying in a store! Love this vegan version – big fan of coconut!

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      April 23, 2018 at 11:36 am

      me too, thanks Dawn!

      Reply

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