Sweetened condensed milk is thick, sweet concentrated milk used in fudge, key lime pie, and dulce de leche. Whether you ran out mid-recipe or need a dietary swap, here are the best substitutes for sweetened condensed milk, with exact amounts.
Use: 1 cup evaporated milk + 1 1/4 cups sugar for 1 (14 oz) can
Simmer ~25 minutes until thick; cool before using.
Tastes like the real thing.
Use: 1:1 for 1 (14 oz) can
Use store-bought coconut condensed milk.
Dairy-free version.
The best all-round substitute is Homemade condensed milk: use 1 cup evaporated milk + 1 1/4 cups sugar for 1 (14 oz) can. Simmer ~25 minutes until thick; cool before using. Tastes like the real thing.
Yes. Use 1:1 for 1 (14 oz) can. Use store-bought coconut condensed milk. Dairy-free version.
Vegan options: Coconut condensed milk.
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