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Home > 5 Ingredients or Less > How To Make Sweetened Condensed Milk Frosting with One Ingredient (Leite Condensado de Colher)

How To Make Sweetened Condensed Milk Frosting with One Ingredient (Leite Condensado de Colher)

September 3, 2018 by Denise Browning 12 Comments / THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE SALES LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY _FULL DISCLOSURE POLICY_ FOR DETAILS

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Learn how to make sweetened condensed milk frosting and pie/tart filling with one ingredient in 1 minute or less. It’s a genius hack! 

a mini cake topped with sweetened condensed milk frosting

This trick is genius, folks! Take note: there is simply no easier way out there to make frosting (or pie filling) than this. All that you need in order to make our one-ingredient sweetened condensed milk frosting and pie/tart filling is… sweetened condensed milk. (LOL)

This is a cool homemade Brazilian method which is very useful abroad– anywhere that Nestle Leite Condensado de Colher (Spoonable Sweetened Condensed Milk) is not available.

That’s right! In Brazil, Nestle produces a special “Creamy Sweetened Condensed Milk” (Leite Condensado Cremoso) or Spoonable Sweetened Condensed Milk (Leite Condensado de Colher), ready to eat right out of the can.

A can of sweetened condensed milk

Down there, we eat it as a snack by the spoonful, spread it on as a frosting for cakes, or use it as a filling for baked goodies. Super-cool, right?!

mini fillo shells filled with sweetened condensed milk frosting.

But here in the USA, where the product is not available, this Brazilian is going to to share with you a clever hack on how to make it at home in the blink of an eye. When you find out how, you’re gonna go: “Duuuuuh, why didn’t I think of that?” 🙂

Ok, ok! You may already be curious and asking yourself how to make sweetened condensed milk frosting with just one ingredient,  and how to do it so quickly.

Well, check it out!

HOW TO MAKE SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK FROSTING OR PIE/TART FILLING WITH JUST ONE INGREDIENT

OK, prepare to either be surprised or angry that you didn’t think of this before.

All you have to do is refrigerate a can of sweetened condensed milk overnight, open and pour it into a blender, and blend for about one minute or less… or until sweetened condensed milk is so darn thick that the blender blades can barely move.

The result? It’s so thick that you can turn the blender bowl upside down and it won’t even fall out… just like stiff beaten egg whites.

Two combined images showing sweetened condensed milk in a spoon before and after blending

Then you can spoon the super creamy sweetened condensed milk into a piping bag and frost cakes, or use it as a filling for tarts and pies.

Of course, you can also just straight out eat it by the spoonful (MY FAVORITE WAY because, as you know, you have to taste everything  that you make first, right?). 😉

See? I told ya, hon! 🙂

Now that you’ve learned how to make sweetened condensed milk frosting, I’ll share with you some of yummy variations.

VARIATIONS

MATCHA SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK FROSTING OR PIE/TART FILLING

Blend one can of sweetened condensed milk with 1 teaspoon of matcha powder in a blender until mixture is so creamy that blender can barely work.

PUMPKIN SPICE SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK FROSTING OR PIE/TART FILLING

Blend one can of sweetened condensed milk with 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice in a blender until mixture is so creamy that blender can barely work.

APPLE CIDER SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK FROSTING OR PIE/TART FILLING

Blend one can of sweetened condensed milk with 1 teaspoon of spiced apple cider instant drink mix in a blender until mixture is so creamy that blender can barely work.

PEANUT BUTTER SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK FROSTING OR PIE/TART FILLING

Blend one can of sweetened condensed milk with 2 Tablespoons (or more) of peanut butter in a blender until mixture is so creamy that blender can barely work.

COCONUT SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK FROSTING OR PIE/TART FILLING

Blend one can of sweetened condensed milk with 2 Tablespoons (or more) of canned unsweetened coconut milk in a blender until mixture is so creamy that blender can barely work. Then, if desired you can stir in 1 tablespoon of unsweetened coconut flakes as well (don’t blend it! Stir in with a spoon or spatula).

LEMON/LIME SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK FROSTING OR PIE/TART FILLING

Blend one can of sweetened condensed milk with fresh juice of 1 lemon/lime in a blender until mixture is so creamy that blender can barely work. If desired, sprinkle lemon/lime zest on top after pipping.

CHOCOLATE SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK FROSTING OR PIE/TART FILLING

Blend one can of sweetened condensed milk by itself in a blender until it is so thick that blender can barely work. Reserve! Then, melt 1 cup dark or bittersweet chocolate chips in the microwave according to package instructions. Let cool until it is nearly to room temperature, yet smooth and mixable. Whisk in the blended sweetened condensed milk until mixture is creamy and thick. Let set completely at room temperature. Pipe or spoon on or in baked baked goodies which can be refrigerated. NOTE: This is the only frosting that may be suitable for cupcakes.

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a mini cake topped with sweetened condensed milk frosting
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How to Make Sweetened Condensed Milk Frosting with One Ingredient

Learn how to make sweetened condensed milk frosting and pie/tart filling with one ingredient in 1 minute or less. It's a genius hack! 
Course:Dessert
Cuisine:Brazilian
Keywords:creamy sweetened condensed milk, How to make, spoonful sweetened condensed milk, sweetened condensed milk frosting
Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings 15 Tablespoons
Calories84 kcal
Author Denise Browning

Ingredients

  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)

Instructions

  • REFRIGERATE a can of sweetened condensed milk overnight. Open and pour sweetened condensed milk into a blender and blend for about one minute or less... or until sweetened condensed milk is so thick that the blender blades can barely move.
  • Turn the cup of the blender upside down and sweetened condensed milk frosting won't come down. That's how you know it is thick enough! 
  • Then, spoon sweetened condensed milk frosting into a piping bag and frost cakes,  or use it as a filling for tarts and pies. Preferably, refrigerate cake/pie/tart -- especially at summertime.  
  • Of course, you can also just straight out eat it by the spoonful (MY FAVORITE WAY because, as you know, you have to taste everything that you make first, right?). 😉

Recipe Notes

  • Any leftovers should be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. 
  • Where is sweetened condensed milk available? It's an international ingredient available around the world, such as in the U.S., Europe, Latin America, and Asia.
  • What is sweetened condensed milk used for? Sweetened condensed milk is commonly used in baked goods/desserts such as pie fillings, fudge, pudding, or ice cream — and also as a sweetener in coffee (e.g. Vietnamese coffee) and tea. We also use it to make frosting. 
  • Can you eat sweetened condensed milk just by itself? Yes! It's also consumed with fruits as a snack in Brazil, or even by the spoonful when well beaten in the blender, transforming into "creamy sweetened condensed milk"  or "spoonable sweetened condensed milk" -- which we suggested as a frosting here. 
  • Love sweetened condensed milk desserts? Try our Brigadeiros (Brazilian chocolate fudge balls)!

Nutrition

Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 97mg | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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Comments

  1. Deb|EastofEdenCooking

    September 5, 2018 at 8:21 am

    Crazy good recipe! My mom always kept sweetened condensed milk in the pantry. She would have loved this quick and easy recipe.

    Reply
  2. John / Kitchen Riffs

    September 5, 2018 at 9:06 am

    Terrific idea! And I just happen to have some sweetened condensed milk on hand right now. 🙂 Thanks!

    Reply
  3. Healthy Kitchen 101

    September 6, 2018 at 2:20 am

    5 stars
    Such an awesome trick! I did want to make frosting from condensed milk but never had a clue. This is so useful, I’m going to try it as soon as possible!!
    Thanks for sharing it 🙂
    – Natalie Ellis

    Reply
  4. Sarah

    February 19, 2019 at 9:23 pm

    5 stars
    Im Brazilian so this was such a dream to be able to make here also!

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      February 21, 2019 at 1:44 pm

      Hi, Sarah! So glad to have you here. I have searched a lot for this product in the USA without success. So I decided to test this method and worked well. I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  5. Lola

    October 9, 2019 at 8:12 am

    5 stars
    I am from South America and love condensed milk. I used this frosting for a cake. Everyone loved it!

    Reply
  6. Viviana Carrasco

    December 21, 2019 at 5:06 pm

    Hey can I use an electric hand beater??

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      December 22, 2019 at 3:04 pm

      Hi VIviana! You may try to use a mixer to make this sweetened condensed mix frosting but it may not thicken the same way. Test and see. If it doesn’t thick enough, beat in a 1/2 to 1 stick of softened unsalted butter — almost like you were making buttercream without sugar. I always use a high speed blender to whip up the condensed milk and make it thick enough as a frosting.

      Reply
  7. Meagan

    March 30, 2020 at 6:15 pm

    Is there a strawberry variation that would work?

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      March 31, 2020 at 12:14 am

      Hi Meagan! I have never tried one but I think that if you blend the sweetened condensed milk with 1 or 2 teaspoons of strawberry extract and also a few drops of red food coloring (if desired, for color only) would work fine. I can’t recommend fresh strawberries because they contain water and can loosen the consistency of this frosting.

      Reply
  8. Rachana Patel

    July 6, 2020 at 4:45 pm

    Will this frosting stay stiff in hot humid weather??…..also can I add some instant coffee powder to make it a Coffee frosting…my main concern is that it is hot and humid where I live and my frostings always become runny and doesn’t hold its shape when I pipe on cupcakes or cakes..

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      July 6, 2020 at 5:39 pm

      Hi Rachana! I understand your concern. When I blend this sweetened condensed milk frosting and then refrigerate, I experience no problem pipping and also no mess. If you intend to serve it in the summertime, I would advise you to serve the cupcakes/cake chilled.

      Reply

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