Dairy-Free Keto Condensed Milk
Martina Slajerova- Ready in 50m
- 0.8 g net carbs
- 50 kcal
- Serves 32
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Making keto & paleo friendly condensed milk is easier than you think. You will only need two ingredients: coconut milk and low-carb sweetener. A batch of condensed milk will keep for up to a week in the fridge, or even longer in the freezer.
I discovered how to make condensed milk when I was working on my new Fat Bomb Cookbook and used this sugar-free ingredient in several recipes, including Chocolate & Orange Truffles and Dulche De Leche Squares. If you like fat bombs, you can check out my Fat Bombs Books!
Can I Make Low-Carb Condensed Milk with Cream?
Yes, you can and we've tried and tested both options! For a regular dairy-based keto condensed milk, follow this recipe for Keto Condensed Milk Make sure to check the tips
Both regular and dairy-free versions of our keto condensed milk work really well when making fat bombs and treats like the Dulce De Leche Squares from my Fat Bombs Book which is exactly what I used to make them. You can buy my book here on Amazon and most major book stores if you’re a fat bomb fan!
Tips for the Perfect Keto Condensed Milk
- This dairy-free keto condensed milk will be runny at first but may thicken as it chills especially once you place it in the fridge. To make it runny, simply heat it up. Store for 1 week in the fridge in a sealed jar.
- This recipe will yield 1 3/4 to 2 cups. The exact volume will depend on how much you reduce the liquid. The more you reduce it, the creamier it will become.
- Find the right temperature. When boiling your coconut milk or cream, find the temperature that allows it to simmer without overflowing. Start at medium high and once boiling, reduce to low.
- Sweetener can either be added and cooked together with the cream or coconut milk, or it can be added after the milk is reduced. We tried both and it didn't make a difference. You may want to add the sweetener after the cooking only because the mixture will be sweeter as it gets reduced. You can then use sweetener to taste.
- If you want to make a nut-free condensed milk with cream, use seed milk such as poppy seed milk instead of almond milk, or try tigernut milk (tigernuts are a vegetable, a type of tuber).
Step-by-step
Pour the coconut milk in a pot. Bring to a boil over a medium-high heat.
Once it starts simmering, turn the heat down to low. Reduce the coconut milk to about half of the volume. This will take 40-50 minutes.
Once reduced, take off the heat and add Erythritol. Although you can add the sweetener in the first step, it's better to add it after you reduce it in case you prefer different level of sweetness. Reducing the coconut milk by itself will make it sweeter and you can add as much sweetener as you like. If you want to achieve a more caramel-like taste, use Sukrin Gold instead of Erythritol.
Let it cool to room temperature. There may be some skin and clumps so it's best to smooth the texture by blitzing with an immersion blender. Optionally, you can blend in some vanilla or cinnamon.
Pour in jars and let it cool down.
Seal and refrigerate for up to a week. Alternatively, pour in an ice-cube tray and freeze for up to 3 months.
The milk will be runny at first but will thicken as it chills. To make it runny, simply heat it up. Here is a batch that I made with some thickener (glucomannan powder). This may be useful for making deserts but was too thick to be used as regular condensed milk.
Recipe
Dairy-Free Keto Condensed Milk
★★★★★4.6Thick and creamy condensed milk made with no sugar and no dairy. This healthy low-carb treat makes the perfect ...
- Hands on
- 10m
- Overall
- 50m
- Servings
- 32
- 0.8 g
- Net carbs
- 0.5 g
- Protein
- 5.3 g
- Fat
- 50
- kcal
Ingredients makes about 1 3/4 - 2 cups
Instructions
Pour the coconut milk in a pot. Bring to a boil over a medium-high heat.
Once it starts simmering, turn the heat down to low. Reduce the coconut milk to about half of the volume. This will take 40-50 minutes.
Once reduced, take off the heat and add Erythritol. Although you can add the sweetener in the first step, it's better to add it after you reduce it in case you prefer different level of sweetness. Reducing the coconut milk by itself will make it sweeter and you can add as much sweetener as you like. If you want to achieve a more caramel-like taste, use Sukrin Gold instead of Erythritol.
Let it cool to room temperature. There may be some skin and clumps so it's best to smooth the texture by blitzing with an immersion blender. Optionally, you can blend in some vanilla or cinnamon.
Pour in jars and let it cool down.
Seal and refrigerate for up to a week. Alternatively, pour in an ice-cube tray and freeze for up to 3 months.
The milk will be runny at first but will thicken as it chills. To make it runny, simply heat it up. Here is a batch that I made with some thickener (glucomannan powder). This may be useful for making deserts but was too thick to be used as regular condensed milk.
Nutrition per serving, 1 tbsp/ 15 ml
Carbs 6%Protein 4%Fat 90% of calories
- Net carbs
- 0.8 g
- Total carbs
- 3.2 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
- Sugars
- 0.1 g
- Protein
- 0.5 g
- Fat
- 5.3 g
- Saturated fat
- 4.7 g
- Calories
- 50 kcal
- Sodium
- 3 mg · 0.14% RDA
- Magnesium
- 12 mg · 2.88% RDA
- Potassium
- 55 mg · 2.75% EMR
Nutrition by ingredient
| Per 1 tbsp/ 15 ml | Net carbs | Protein | Fat | kcal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coconut milk (full-fat, unsweetened) | 0.7 g | 0.5 g | 5.3 g | 49 |
| Erythritol (natural low-carb sweetener) | 0.1 g | 0 g | 0 g | 1 |
| Total | 0.8 g | 0.5 g | 5.3 g | 50 |
Serving size 1 tbsp/ 15 ml
- Gluten free
- Dairy free
- Egg free
- Nut free
- Nightshade free
- Pork free
- Avocado free
- Fish free
- Shellfish free
- Beef free
- Pescatarian
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
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Comments & ratings (69)
Hi Carine,
I thought I left a comment, but I guess I didn't
I really want to make this. I'm wondering why you specify Arroyo D brand? I can't see the label on Amazon. Does it have guar gum? If it doesn't, I could try subbing with Trader Joes. I don't want to buy 6 cans, and I can't find it locally.
Thank you.
I'm sorry for the delayed response, I just don't have as much time to reply to comments as I used to (newborn twins) 😊 I love Aroy-D because it tastes best - in my opinion. It also doesn't have any thickeners. The only ingredients are water and coconut. You can definitely use any other brand. You can use canned coconut milk that has guar gum if you're ok with that. I personally don't like the taste.
Thank you so much for your reply, Martina! I really appreciate it.
And congratulations! Twins? Wow.
Yes, it's been busy and wonderful. Thank you! 😊
Why does it have to be Arroyo-D? I have a case of Thai Kitchen coconut milk. Can i use that brand?
Amazon doesn’t show the ingredients of the Arroyo-D Brand
Thank you very much! I need this recipe to make an ice cream recipe.
Does this taste like coconut or regular SCM?
I wouldn't say it has a strong coconut flavour but if you want to make regular sweetened condensed milk, try the one made with cream instead: How to Make Keto Condensed Milk
Is it possible to make Dulce De Leche with this later?
Yes! I actually made it a few weeks ago. If you cook it for longer until thickened, you get something closer to dulche de leche 😊
Hi, I wanted to know if with the low-Carb, no sugar Condensed Milk, it is ok to use Coconut Cream (full fat) instead of just Coconut Milk? Would it work & maybe make it a bit thicker or not work at all. Thankyou
Hi Kathryn, that will work just fine! You may need to add 2-4 tbsp of water and cut down the cooking time though as there will be less moisture in cream vs milk.
Mine keeps separating into solid fat and liquid in the fridge. What’s wrong with it? Should I reduce it more?
If it still feels too runny then you need to reduce it more. If it has any clumps it's better to use a stick blender to make it smooth. I hope this helps!
Is the cooling necessary if I want to directly use it to make The Best Keto White Chocolate ?
Good point! No you don't have to cool it if you use it to make the chocolate.
Hi😊 to make it as thick as it is on your last photo could I just use a pinch of xanthan gum?
Hi Sevda, you could dive it a go although you will need to mix it with some water to avoid clumps 😊 I'd still reduce it as the evaporation helps concentrate the flavour.
I have been looking for low carb coffee creamer...can't wait to try this one
Jackie, you are going to love this one! Low-Carb & Keto Coffee Creamer Five Ways
I am hoping to make some yogurt in my instant pot and it calls for sweetened condensed milk. Would this recipe do ok on the 8 HR cook Time or do you think it would it seperate in the process? Thank you for your help
Hi Pam, I'd go with the dairy version here but either should be fine: Low-Carb & Keto Coffee Creamer Five Ways
Hi Martina,
I am in Australia... is HWC the same as double cream or thickened cream?
Hi Karen, it should be the same as "double cream" - the runny type. I think thickened is closer to yogurt consistency. I hope this helps!
Hi. Before this woe, i would use normal condensed milk with gelatine and cream cheese to make a cheesecake. With this condensed milk do i still use gelatine to set the cheese filling .
Ty
Hi Jacqui, yes I would still use gelatine to set.
The erythritol keeps crystallising on the top for me. Is it something I'm doing wrong?
You could try adding some (1 tablespoon) of vegetable glycerine, or use liquid stevia instead. I hope this helps!
Making condensed milk for the first time today, let you know in an hour when is done and the result. Next coquito.
I hope you liked it! 😊
can i use stevia?
Yes you can!
could you use HWC instead of coconut milk/cream? I can't have anything coconut due to allergies
I think you can but I haven't tried it. The process of making condensed milk with cream might be different and you may need to add some almond milk to it - try googling recipes using cream just to be sure 😊
Hello Amy Letkos/Martina - did you try making this with HWC?
You are absolutely brilliant!!!
Thank you so very much for your recipes and the the time it takes!
I normally do fine w/out... but you have given me my iced Vietnamese coffee back. 😉
Thank you Sarah, I'm glad you like it! 😊
Is coconut milk interchangeable with almond milk? Or will it produce different results? Thanks 😊
Hi KLee, I'm afraid almond milk won'r work because it's naturally low in fat.
Wouldn't this s work faster and better if I separated the coconut cream from the water in the fridge, then warm it up and melt the sweetener? It seems like a waster of time pouring in water just to boil it away! Why not dump the water and start with condensed 😊? Ideas???
Hi Edith, evaporated coconut milk results in almost caramel-like taste and texture - this cannot be achieved with creamed (separated) coconut milk.
What are the directions if you use the glucomannan?
You can mix 1/4-1/2 teaspoon of glucomannan powder in 1-2 tablespoons of water and add it in step 3 after you reduce it. Make sure to drizzle it slowly into the sauce pan while mixing.