Sweetened Condensed Milk Recipes: 22 Recipes Using Condensed Milk (2024)

Sweetened Condensed Milk Recipes: 22 Recipes Using Condensed Milk (1)

We love stocking up our pantry with sweetenened condensed milk, especially when there's a big sale going on. Sweetened condensed milk is a quick and easy ingredient that can be used in all kinds of dessert recipes - everything from pies and cakes to cookies and brownies. It's even used to make fudge! Check out our collection of sweetened condensed milk recipes, below, and discover a new dessert favorite!

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Table of Contents

  • Pies and Cakes
  • Cookies and Brownies
  • Fudge
  • Miscellaneous Desserts

Pies and Cakes

Mini Grasshopper Pies

Girl Scout cookies are amazing on their own, but take those minty delights and use them to make our Mini Grasshopper Pies and now you've got a world-class dessert that you didn't even break a sweat making. This easy dessert recipe is sure to earn you a "Best Dessert" badge for sure!

Best Ambrosia Pie

This no-bake pie is super easy to make and oh-so-refreshing, it's no wonder why it's named after the food of the gods! Our Best Ambrosia Pie has a coconutty crust and a sweet fruity filling that'll have you coming back for just one. more. slice.

Caramel Pecan Poke Cake

Ooey gooey Caramel Pecan Poke Cake starts with a packaged cake mix, but still has that old fashioned “from-scratch” taste that everyone craves. (The sweetened condensed milk certainly makes this one extra-delicious!)

Lemon Pie? Oh My!

Want to know what's so great about our Lemon Pie? Oh My! recipe? It's a quick and creamy lemon pie recipe that's made with sweetened condensed milk and is bursting with lemony flavor!

Banana Crunch Pie

Want to be the hit at all the parties? Then make our Banana Crunch Pie and listen to the rave reviews. It's great as is or served with whipped topping.

The Ultimate German Chocolate Cake

Are you ready for a cake recipe that will trump any other cake you ever make again? The Ultimate German Chocolate Cake has that heavenly, chocolate-y goodness you love with a melt-in-your-mouth sweetness you won't be able to resist.

Secret Peanut Butter Cup Pie

Go ahead and share the secret behind our Secret Peanut Butter Pie! Everyone deserves to enjoy this creamy smooth decadent no-bake dessert!

Sunshine Squares

Say goodbye to gloomy days with our recipe for Sunshine Squares. This dessert is fruity, creamy, and oh-so-yummy. It's sure to turn any frown upside-down!

Chocolate Fantasy

If you like chocolate and peanut butter - and who doesn't? - this rich and decadent chocolate cake will surely fulfill your fantasy for the ultimate chocolate dessert!

Watermelon Pie

Beat the summer heat by making this no-bake pie that features fresh and refreshing watermelon! Our Watermelon Pie is creamy, cool, and full of fun summer flavors.

Cookies and Brownies

Double Chocolate Cookie Bars

They say, "Twice is nice." See for yourselves, chocolate lovers, with our Double Chocolate Cookie Bars. Mmm mmm!

Applesauce Fruitcake Bars

Nothing says Christmas quite like fruitcake, but we put our own spin on a classic that we know everyone is going to love. We don't think anyone is going to re-gift these Applesauce Fruitcake Bars this year!

Drop Brownies

Forget running out to the store to buy a box of brownie mix! These Drop Brownies can be made with just four ingredients you probably have in your pantry right now. They're so chewy, fudgy, and drop-dead delicious, you're gonna want to keep these ingredients on hand all the time.

Toffee Cookie Bars

Irresistible Toffee Cookie Bars give us so many reasons to love them. From the tempting aromas wafting through our house as they bake, their to-die-for taste, to the easy all-in-one pan clean-up.

Fudge

Sandwich Cookie Fudge

Fudge and cookies all-in-one? You bet! We added cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies to this white chocolate fudge to make it doubly delicious. This 4-ingredient fudge is the perfect thing to take along to a potluck or to make for your family.

Potato Chip Fudge

If you've got a weakness for snack foods like potato chips and pretzels, then you're going to love our Potato Chip Fudge. This creamy and rich fudge tastes like those expensive, chocolate-dipped pretzels and chips you see in the fancy candy stores.

Chocolate Walnut Fudge

'Tis the season to say "thank you" to your kids' teachers. Go old school by gifting them a batch of old-fashioned, homemade Chocolate Walnut Fudge. Betcha this treat will send your kids straight to the head of the class!

Salted Caramel Fudge

This caramel-topped chocolate fudge is to-die-for, especially when you finish it off with a sprinkle of sea salt. Our Salted Caramel Fudge is such a sweet treat; it makes for a great homemade gift too.

Miscellaneous Desserts

Hello Dolly Cookie Tarts

You'll just love taking a bite out of one of our Hello Dolly Cookie Tarts. They're our take on a famous recipe that used to come on the back of a can of sweetened condensed milk! We like to pair our gooey tarts with a glass of cold milk for an unforgettable dessert experience!

Creamy Dutch Apple Dessert

If you're looking for something that's full of fall flavor, then this dessert casserole recipe is for you! Our Creamy Dutch Apple Dessert is a sweet treat that's sure to bring you some sweet smiles.

Strawberry Patch Ice Cream

Creamy and fresh-tasting, our Strawberry Patch Ice Cream is sure to become your favorite homemade ice cream. And since it's made with 5 easy ingredients, available any time of the year, you can make it whenever you want!

Donut Bread Pudding

If you thought glazed donuts were good on their own, wait till you use 'em to make our Donut Bread Pudding. This bread pudding is extra-decadent, so you want to make sure the whole gang joins ya for a bite. Not that you'll have to tell 'em. One whiff of this baking in the oven and they'll be lining up for their share!

Did you know?Sweetened condensed milk is always sweetened, as the name implies. It's sometimes sold as "condensed milk," and the two are one and the same. The great thing about sweetened condensed milk is that it has a long shelf life, so you can purchase it when it's on sale and have it on hand whenever you need to make a quick and easy dessert. Once it's opened, it should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where it will last about 2 to 3 weeks.

Ever wonder why it's called condensed milk?It's because sugar, and milk are combined and then boiled until there's a half 'n' half sugar-milk ratio. That's why its shelf life is so long - it's cause of that added sugar and evaporation process!

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How to use extra condensed milk? ›

What are some uses for leftover sweetened condensed milk?
  1. Make your own caramel sauce. ...
  2. Use it as a dessert topping. ...
  3. Make key lime pie. ...
  4. Craft a heavenly co*cktail. ...
  5. Replace your favorite candy bar. ...
  6. Use it as a coffee creamer. ...
  7. Drizzle it on fruit. ...
  8. Stir it into brownie batter.
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Why do you add baking soda to condensed milk? ›

Baking Soda will make the Milk thick and give creamy texture. Condensed Milk is ready. It is thick and creamy. Cool down to room temperature.

What does condensed milk do in baking? ›

Underrated but definitely not underused, sweetened condensed milk is as much of a backbone in classic baking as sugar is. The thick syrup contributes both the sweetness of sugar and the benefits of milk without adding too much liquid since condensing milk removes moisture and concentrates the natural sugars.

What can be made of condensed milk? ›

A can of sweetened condensed milk is a wonderful thing to have. Use it to create perfect pies and puddings, deliciously moist cakes, and irresistible cookies and candies.

What candy is made from condensed milk? ›

Dulce de leche candy is a delicious sweet treat made with 2 ingredients: sweetened condensed milk and time.

Can you drink straight sweetened condensed milk? ›

Can I drink sweetened condensed milk? It is a ready-to-use product so it may be consumed without any other preparation. You can add it to everyday items like in your coffee, on toast with cinnamon, on fruit or yogurt, and in any way you see fit.

What happens if you add sweetened condensed milk to a cake mix? ›

Condensed milk is just the right ingredient to add moisture and a hint of developed sweetness to your next boxed cake. This non-refrigerated dairy product is made from concentrated milk that has been sweetened.

Why do you put lemon juice in condensed milk? ›

Lemon juice thickens condensed milk in the same way it would "thicken" regular milk, i.e., by curdling. Basically, milk has two general types of proteins: casein and whey.

Can you freeze condensed milk? ›

Condensed milk can be frozen although it will not freeze solid due to its high sugar content. This means it does not need to be thawed after usage although the texture does thicken and becomes more viscous after freezing. Frozen condensed milk should be used within three to six months for better results.

Why is condensed milk not advisable? ›

Evaporated milk has added sugar and carbohydrates which are very high, making sweetened condensed milk not healthy for nutritional intake for babies and children, Ali explained.

What is the main use of condensed milk? ›

Sweetened-condensed milk is the perfect addition to all kinds of treats and recipes, from pies to fudge to tres leches cake. But in Vietnamese coffee culture, it has a much more important purpose – it's mixed into strong coffee to make delicious, traditional Vietnamese brew.

Why do people boil condensed milk? ›

Boiling condensed milk in the can transforms it into a rich and creamy caramel-like spread called dulce de leche. It is a popular ingredient in various desserts and can be enjoyed on its own as well.

Can you eat condensed milk straight from the can? ›

Whether you're eating a spoonful straight from the can or adding it to your marinades, condensed milk is delicious any way you have it. However, we're a bit biased here, and we think it's best enjoyed when paired with strong robusta coffee and made into Vietnamese iced coffee.

Can I eat a whole can of condensed milk? ›

But the presence of useful properties of condensed milk does not mean at all that it should be eaten by cans, since excessive consumption of condensed milk can harm the human body.

Can I freeze condensed milk? ›

Condensed milk can be frozen although it will not freeze solid due to its high sugar content. This means it does not need to be thawed after usage although the texture does thicken and becomes more viscous after freezing. Frozen condensed milk should be used within three to six months for better results.

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