Wondering what to make with that can of sweetened condensed milk in the cupboard? We've rounded up 35 of the BEST Condensed Milk Recipes! From Tres Leches Cake and 3-ingredient ice cream to creamy fudge and tasty dips, you'll find a recipe you'll love.
Canned sweetened condensed milk is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of desserts, baked goods, and even some savory recipes.
Whether you're making a classic key lime pie or making homemade ice cream, condensed milk can be the secret ingredient that takes your recipe to the next level.
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What is Condensed Milk?
Condensed milk is milk that has been evaporated until it is about two-thirds of its original volume and becomes thick.
The process of condensing milk involves removing about 60% of the water from regular milk, which makes it thicker and creamier in texture.
Sugar not only sweetens the milk but also helps to preserve it, making it a popular ingredient in desserts that can be stored for longer periods of time.
It is available in cans and can often be found in the baking aisle of grocery stores.
Condensed milk is commonly used in baking, particularly in recipes for pies, puddings, and cakes, and it is also a key ingredient in some types of fudge and caramel.
Condensed milk is a versatile ingredient that can be used in both sweet and savory dishes.
How to use Condensed Milk
There are many different ways to use condensed milk in recipes. It can be used to make desserts such as fudge, ice cream, and cakes. It can also be used to make savory dishes such as curries, sauces, and glazes.
Here is a list of some of the best condensed milk recipes:
- Fudge: Condensed milk is a key ingredient in fudge. It helps to create a smooth, creamy texture and a rich, decadent flavor.
- Ice cream: Condensed milk can be used to make both regular and no-churn ice cream. It helps to create a rich, creamy texture and a sweet, delicious flavor.
- Cakes: Condensed milk can be used to make cakes moist, dense, and have a sweet, flavor. It's a classic ingredient in Tres Leches Cake.
- Sauces and dips: Condensed milk can be used to make both sweet and savory sauces. It helps to create a rich, creamy texture and a sweet or savory flavor.
- Cookies: Condensed milk can replace eggs in some cookie recipes. Try these condensed milk cookies or Chocolate Chip Condensed Milk Cookies
- Glazes: Condensed milk can be used to make both sweet and savory glazes. It helps to create a rich, sticky texture and a sweet or savory flavor.
- Drinks: It's also great in sweet and creamy drinks recipes, such as Coquito - Puerto Rican Eggnog, or Sinh Tố Bơ - Vietnamese Avocado Shake.
These are just a few of the many ways that condensed milk can be used in recipes. With a little creativity, you can use condensed milk to make a variety of delicious dishes.
Condensed Milk
In this blog post, we've compiled a list of creative and delicious condensed milk recipes that are easy to make and will impress your family and friends.
From fudge and flan to cookies and cakes, there's something for everyone in this collection of condensed milk recipes.
Many of these recipes only call for a portion of the can, so they are a great way to use up your can and make sure none goes to waste!
So, let's get started and discover the many ways to use condensed milk in your baking adventures.
Condensed Milk Recipes
Passion Fruit Mousse is an airy, sweet, and tangy dessert made with just 4 ingredients. Quick and easy to make, it's a popular Brazilian dessert known as Mousse de Maracuja. Use fresh or frozen passionfruit pulp and serve this tropical treat poolside or at a summer BBQ!
These easy Condensed Milk Cookies are chewy, soft, and tasty! Condensed milk not only sweetens the cookies but replaces the eggs so this is a naturally eggless cookie recipe. It's also really easy to make with just 6 ingredients in 20 minutes!
Coquito is a popular Christmas drink that's like a Puerto Rican Eggnog. If you're a fan of coconut and rum, you're going to love this authentic recipe! The easy-to-make drink is rich, coconutty, creamy, and absolutely delicious. It's a traditional staple during the holiday season.
Use condensed milk for a rich sweetness in these chewy Chocolate Chip Condensed Milk Cookies!
Mexican jello (gelatina de mosaico) is a colorful dessert made with different flavors of gelatine in a creamy condensed milk jello.
Sinh Tố Bơ is a delicious, creamy Vietnamese avocado milkshake. You only need 4 ingredients and 5 minutes for this unbelievably thick, creamy and sweetly delicious avocado drink.
For this millionaire's shortbread, the layers of shortbread and caramel are infused with nutty rooibos tea, then it's topped with melted chocolate topping.
You only need 4 ingredients for this tasty and creamy Kool Aid Pie! Whip it up in no time, and it's no-bake.
Use condensed milk in this classic, moist, Tres Leches Cake!
You'll love this easy slow cooker hot chocolate recipe! It's full of sweetened condensed milk to make it the most delicious hot chocolate you'll ever have!
This unique Chocoflan recipe is part flan caramel custard, part chocolate cake. This twist on the classic dessert combines two favorite desserts in one! You'll love the rich flavors and how pretty it looks, cooked in a bundt pan.
Make this simple and delicious Ensalada de Frutas in minutes. This creamy Mexican fruit salad is fruity, colorful, and creamy combination of flavors you'll love! The incredible sauce is full of sour cream, sweetened condensed milk and vanilla.
You only need 35 minutes for this incredible dessert. White box cake mix is made extra special with cinnamon sugar and condensed milk filling, then it's topped with cream cheese frosting.
You only need 5 simple ingredients, including sweetened condensed milk, for this rich and creamy no-churn chocolate ice cream recipe!
Puerto Rican flan is a custard of eggs, condensed milk and sugar blended together, then baked in a water bath over an amber crust of caramelized sugar.
These delicious key lime pie bars are made with a graham cracker crust and a zesty creamy key lime custard that's full of condensed milk. These bars are easy to make and full of flavor!
Whip up this tasty Oreo Fudge in just minutes with only 3 ingredients!
Use condensed milk to make Tablet, a traditional Scottish candy.
These sweetened condensed milk brownies are rich, fudgy, and perfectly sweet! This recipe is super easy and can be made in one bowl. An irresistible brownie recipe.
The famous TikTok drink! Creamy Lemonade is a delicious and refreshing creamy drink made with fresh squeezed lemons and sweetened condensed milk.
This classic Banana Pudding Pie is sooo good! It has a creamy filling made with instant pudding, cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and Cool Whip. It's then layered with Nilla Wafers and fresh bananas. An easy, tasty no-bake recipe.
Donair sauce is a classic Canadian dipping sauce! It's a creamy, sweet and tangy garlic sauce that is perfect for donair kabobs or served as a dipping sauce for chicken, fries, or garlic fingers.
A tasty classic Key Lime Pie. This recipe is refreshing and has the perfect balance of tart and sweet. Topped with a dollop of whipped cream.
Marshmallow Chocolate Cake is the perfect combination of chocolate flavor and a sweet marshmallow topping. Easy yet impressive!
Cool down with these creamy Tres Leches Paletas! A tasty frozen treat with the flavors of the popular Latin American tres leches cake.
These traditional Brazilian fudge balls, Brigadeiro, are delicious 5 ingredient condensed milk and cocoa balls that take just minutes to make.
These condensed milk dinner rolls are sweet, soft and so tasty!
You only need 3 ingredients for this creamy, tasty strawberry no churn ice cream!
This refreshing Lemonade Pie recipe has a lemon-flavored cream filling that is creamy, tangy, and the perfect match for a crunchy and sweet graham cracker crust.
Make these creamy, melt-in-your-mouth homemade caramels in no time, with only 7 ingredients!
This pie is for the grown-ups! It has a pretzel crust, creamy condensed milk, cream cheese, strawberries, and tequila filling and is topped with fruit.
This Pumpkin Cold Foam is sweet, creamy, and tastes just like your favorite drink from Starbucks!
The most wonderful brunch or dessert! You'll love this French toast bake, full of brioche, condensed milk and blueberries.
This recipe is for a southern sweet potato pie recipe with condensed milk and brown sugar. It tastes wonderful and won't take all day to make!
Turn the great flavors of tres leches into these tasty pancakes for breakfast or brunch!
Cookies, condesned milk, chocolate, and coconut. What's not to love in these incredible classic 7 layer bars!
Alison Saalbach Corey
These condensed milk recipes are perfect for any occasion, from a casual family gathering to a fancy dinner party. They're sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. Thank you for sharing!
Tara
Oooh, such a wonderful collection of recipes with a focus on condensed milk! I especially love the Marshmallow Chocolate Cake and Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate.
Ali
Great roundup! Whenever I make something with condensed milk I am always wondering what to do with the leftovers. I want to try making that tres leche cake and the magic bars!
Maggie
They all look amazing! Which one do I try first? lol. I want to try them all.
Andrea
Whoa! I had no idea condensed milk was that versatile. Cookies, ice cream and pancakes? I am in awe and can't wait to make some of these.