Skip to content
  • About
    • Collaborate
    • Press
    • Contact
  • Kitchen Tools
  • Meet the Team
  • Travel
  • Video
  • Press
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Youtube

Savory Experiments

  • Recipe Index
  • Cooking Method
    • Air Fryer
    • Baking
    • BBQ
    • Casserole
    • Cast Iron
    • Freezer Friendly
    • Grilling
    • Instant Pot
    • Kid-Friendly
    • No-Bake
    • No-Cook
    • One-Dish
    • Slow Cooker
    • Under 30 Minutes
  • Cuisine
    • Asian
    • Creole
    • French
    • German
    • Indian
    • International Cuisine
    • Irish
    • Italian
    • Mediterranean
    • Mexican
    • Middle Eastern
    • Polish
    • Spanish
    • Thai
  • Holiday
    • Christmas
    • Cinco de Mayo
    • Easter
    • Halloween
    • Patriotic
    • St. Patrick’s Day
    • Thanksgiving
    • Valentine’s Day
  • Ingredient
    • All Ingredients
    • Beef
    • Butter
    • Cheese
    • Chicken
    • Eggs
    • Pork
    • Salt
    • Tomato
  • Order My Book!

Savory Experiments

  • Recipe Index
  • Cooking Method
    • Air Fryer
    • Baking
    • BBQ
    • Casserole
    • Cast Iron
    • Freezer Friendly
    • Grilling
    • Instant Pot
    • Kid-Friendly
    • No-Bake
    • No-Cook
    • One-Dish
    • Slow Cooker
    • Under 30 Minutes
  • Cuisine
    • Asian
    • Creole
    • French
    • German
    • Indian
    • International Cuisine
    • Irish
    • Italian
    • Mediterranean
    • Mexican
    • Middle Eastern
    • Polish
    • Spanish
    • Thai
  • Holiday
    • Christmas
    • Cinco de Mayo
    • Easter
    • Halloween
    • Patriotic
    • St. Patrick’s Day
    • Thanksgiving
    • Valentine’s Day
  • Ingredient
    • All Ingredients
    • Beef
    • Butter
    • Cheese
    • Chicken
    • Eggs
    • Pork
    • Salt
    • Tomato
  • Order My Book!

Savory Experiments

Sweetened Condensed Milk

Does your recipe call for sweetened condensed milk? Are you confused about what this ingredient, if it can be substituted and of course, what is the difference between sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk? We’ve got the answers!

sweetened condensed milk in a glass pitcher with blue linen

What is sweetened condensed milk?

It really isn’t that mysterious. It is sweetened cow’s milk that has been reduced (condensed) so that most of the water has been removed from the milk. Sugar is added which gives it the thick syrupy consistency.

What is sweetened condensed milk used for?

It is generally used in baking. Many no churn (no ice cream maker) recipes use it as well as hack caramel sauce. It can also be basted onto cakes and pastries to keep them moist and simply drizzled on breads.

It can also make homemade candy, truffles and the most popular, fudge!

I even use it in my volcano sauce for tuna.

What is the Difference Between Condensed Milk and Evaporated Milk?

Sugar. The big difference is sugar. Sweetened condensed milk has sugar while evaporated milk is basically the same thing, but without sugar.

What can I substitute for the sugar?

I have not personally tried using sugar substitutes, but from what I have heard, truvia and other sweeteners do work. So do honey, agave, molasses, brown sugar and maple syrup. Depending on which one you use, the flavor will change slightly.

Can I use a non-dairy milk?

Again, I have no tried this personally, but seen other post that they have successfully made sweetened condensed milk using nut milks and other non-dairy milks like almond milk and oat milk.

How Many Cups is in A Can of Evaporated Milk?

Most cans are about 14 ounces, which is 1.75 cups.

What can I substitute for sweetened condensed milk?

Many of the substitutes are quite complicated and you are better off just making your own. Word to the wise, allow it to cool before you try to add it to the desired recipe.

The closest substitute would be heavy cream with 2 tablespoons of white sugar.

How do I Make Sweetened Condensed Milk?

Making it is actually quite easy. You only need milk, sugar and time. I prefer to use whole milk, but skim or 2% work as well.

It takes about 45 minutes. Here are the full instructions on how to make sweetened condensed milk with photos.

Two cups of milk will reduced by half to about 1 cup, so use double the amount of milk your recipe calls for. A 14-ounce can would be about 4 cups of milk. Here is our homemade sweetened condensed milk recipe!

Recipes the Use Sweetened Condensed Milk

  • Chocolate Truffles
  • Peppermint Fudge
  • No Churn Peppermint Ice Cream 

Easy Chocolate Truffles only use 4 ingredients, including sweetened condensed milk, to make a rich, decadent dessert. Roll them in chocolate sprinkles, powdered sugar or cocoa for the the finished touch! #chocolatetruffles #easytruffles www.savoryexperiments.com

            bowl of homemade peppermint patties

Homemade York Peppermint Patties

Candy
            close up of scooped strawberry ice cream

No Churn Strawberry Ice Cream

Ice Cream + Frozen Treats
           

Snow Ice Cream

Ice Cream + Frozen Treats
            overhead of no churn ice cream with waffle cones

No Churn Oreo Ice Cream

Ice Cream + Frozen Treats
            overhead of coconut cream pie

Coconut Cream Pie

Custards + Puddings · Pastries, Pies, + Tarts
            A close up of brookie bars

Dulce de Leche Bars

Brownies + Bars
            glass jar of dulce de leche

Sweetened Condensed Milk Caramel

Custards + Puddings
            Close up of a stack of peppermint fudge

Peppermint Fudge (Easy Condensed Milk Fudge)

Fudge
            black fudge on burlap

Christmas Coal Candy (Black Fudge)

Fudge
            A spoon coated with sweetened condensed milk

Sweetened Condensed Milk Recipe

Frostings + Decorations
            No-Churn Peppermint Ice Cream is an easy homemade ice cream recipe made with just 5 ingredients. No ice cream maker required! Perfect for the holidays. #candycaneicecream #nochurnicecream #homemadeicecreamrecipes www.savoryexperiments.com

No-Churn Peppermint Ice Cream

Ice Cream + Frozen Treats
            Teriyaki Ahi Tuna on a white plate with leafy greens

Teriyaki Tuna with Volcano Sauce

Dinners + Entrees
subscribe via bloglovin

Posts navigation

1 2
Welcome!
Welcome!
Jessica is an author, blog coach, photographer, recipe creator and spokesperson, TV personality, globetrotter and contributor to Parade, Better Homes & Gardens, Mashed and The Daily Meal Food + Travel and more! Let her help you create restaurant quality family meals using the four S's.
What are the Four S's?
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
FREE Email Course
CLICK: 7 Days to Being a Better Home Cook!
Looking For Something?
Buy My Book!
Jessica is the author of the new book Beef It Up! 50 recipes showcasing classic beef recipes all made in the comfort of your kitchen and without special equipment.
Get Your Copy!
book cover for beef it up

FREE 7 Day Email Course- How to be a Better Home Cook!

Click to Subscribe
Breakfast
Breakfast
Desserts
Desserts
Dinner
Dinner
Salads
Salads
Sandwich
Sandwiches
Side dishes
Side Dishes
  • Recipe Index
  • About
  • Media Kit
  • Kitchen Tools
  • Shop
  • Travel
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
Copyright © 2022 Savory Experiments, All Rights Reserved.
Design by Lindsay Humes.
  • Home
  • Recipe Index
    • Appetizers + Snacks
    • Breakfast
    • Desserts
    • Dinners + Entrees
    • Dips, Dressings, + Sauces
    • Side Dishes
  • Cooking Method
    • Baking
    • BBQ
    • Casserole
    • Cast Iron
    • Grilling
    • Instant Pot
    • No-Cook
    • One-Dish
    • Slow Cooker
    • Under 30 Minutes
  • Cuisine
    • Asian
    • Creole
    • French
    • German
    • Indian
    • Irish
    • Italian
    • Mediterranean
    • Mexican
    • Middle Eastern
    • Polish
    • Spanish
    • Thai
  • Holiday
    • Christmas
    • Cinco de Mayo
    • Easter
    • Halloween
    • Patriotic
    • St. Patrick’s Day
    • Thanksgiving
    • Valentine’s Day
  • Travel
  • About
    • About
    • Privacy Policy
    • Kitchen Tools
    • Press
    • Work With Me
  • Order My Book!
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Youtube