At face value, sweetened condensed milk is a pantry staple, a no-frills can with old-fashioned labeling and no marketing gimmicks. It's understated, but sweetened condensed milk doesn't need anything more because what's inside is so perfect: a dreamy combination of creamy and sweet that we just love to cook with in our test kitchen. A key ingredient in classic baked goods, this sweetened syrup lends chewy texture and toasty caramelized notes to our favorite new and old sweet recipes and is the key to our easiest homemade cheesecakes and ice creams. And when we have an open can, a drizzle in our coffee upgrades our morning ritual to an extra special treat. If you're curious to know more about why we love this underrated pantry ingredient, read on.
Need we say more? Condensed milk is the one ingredient you need for dulce de leche. Heat and time transform a can into Latin America's favorite thick and rich caramel sauce, dulce de leche. You don't even need to open the can! Just follow our DIY Dulce de Leche, then enjoy this versatile, spreadable caramel anyway you'd like—schmear it onto toast, spoon it over ice cream, swirl it into brownies or cheesecakes, sandwich some between cookies, or dip apple slices into it. You can't go wrong.
It Stars in the Most Irresistible Baked Goods
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. These sugars then take on toasty notes as they warm up and bake in the dessert. Try it in recipes like our Sweetened Condensed Milk Pound Cake, Everything Bars, Key Lime Pie, and Creamy Lemon Bars. To be a dessert star, it doesn't always need to be baked; condensed milk thickens and sweetens the milk sauce which is poured over a white cake in the classic Mexican dessert, Tres Leches.
It Can Be Used to Make an Easy Cheesecake
A classic cheesecake takes time and technique—sometimes we just don't want to go through the whole process. When that's the case, we evoke the flavors without the effort by making a No-Bake Cheesecake. The secret to a great no-bake cheesecake is lightening up cream cheese with sweetened condensed milk then spooning it into a crust and letting it set up in the fridge rather than oven. The result is a light and fluffy cheesecake that holds up when it is sliced. Keep it classic or try a flavor such as this No-Bake Key Lime Cheesecake.
It Creates Ice Cream Without Churning
Ice cream is is one of the greatest summer treats, and it's a whole lot easier to make at home when you use a no-churn recipe. This easy alternative utilizes the power of sweetened condensed milk and whipped cream to create a light and fluffy texture that freezes well and scoops even better, no ice cream maker required. For starters try our No-Churn Vanilla Ice Cream or No-Churn Mint Chip.
It Makes for the Creamiest Beverages
Worthy enough of opening up a fresh can, but also a great use for anything left after a baking project, just a drizzle of sweetened condensed milk transforms coffee, tea, and non-caffeinated beverages into rich, creamy, and irresistible treats. The concentrated creaminess stirs nicely into both hot and cold beverages, try it in iced coffee, iced tea, and horchata.
Condensed milk is considered the most useful sweetness, because it contains a lot of calcium and other useful minerals and vitamins, but unlike other sweet foods (cakes, marmalade, sweets and other confectionery), it does not contain yeast and food additives.
Condensed milk is considered the most useful sweetness, because it contains a lot of calcium and other useful minerals and vitamins, but unlike other sweet foods (cakes, marmalade, sweets and other confectionery), it does not contain yeast and food additives.
The benefits of regular milk are boosted in condensed milk since it contains more sugar. Condensed milk is a good source of these nutrients in addition to calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B12, vitamin A, riboflavin, phosphorus, and protein.
Sweetened condensed milk has roughly five times the amount sugar of evaporated milk, as sugar is added as a preservative. It also has some protein, fat, vitamins and minerals. Sweetened condensed milk is made by removing most of the water from cow's milk.
At the time, refrigeration was nearly nonexistent. An alternative to fresh milk was needed—especially for parents looking for safe ways to feed their infants. In fact, the invention of canned milk led to a significant drop in infant mortality in the United States.
Condensed milk is evaporated milk that typically has sweetener added, so much so that the terms 'condensed milk' and 'sweetened condensed milk' are used interchangeably. Sugar is added before canning; condensed milk is very sweet and contains about 40 to 45 percent sugar.
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.
Condensed milk is an excellent way to obtain vital nutrient levels that can assist you in reaching your health and wellness objectives, whether those objectives are to improve your digestive health, put on weight, or fortify your immune system.
Sweetened condensed milk has added sugar, giving it a darker color, sweeter flavor and thicker, syrupy consistency. It can't be used like regular milk. It's typically reserved for adding richness or creaminess to desserts.
Sweetened condensed milk is a product that has been concentrated by evaporation, to which sucrose is added to form an almost saturated sugar solution, after which it is canned. Concentration is usually done by evaporation, but reverse osmosis can also be used.
Sandiness: Good quality condensed milk should possess a smooth hom*ogenous texture and be pleasant to the palate. Sometimes, however, the milk may be gritty and contain a large number of large lactose crystals. The solid particles are so large that the product lacks smoothness.
The limited availability of raw ingredients and processing facilities has resulted in a shortage of sweetened condensed milk in the region. Additionally, the increased demand for the product has driven up its price, as manufacturers are unable to keep up with the demand.
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.
Condensed milk is a good source of these nutrients in addition to calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B12, vitamin A, riboflavin, phosphorus, and protein. These nutrients are necessary for healthy teeth and bones, a robust immune system, and a cardiovascular system.
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. These sugars then take on toasty notes as they warm up and bake in the dessert.
Many countries in Southeast Asia, such as Vietnam and Cambodia, use condensed milk to flavor their hot or iced coffee. In Malaysia and Singapore, teh tarik is made from tea mixed with condensed milk, and condensed milk is an integral element in Hong Kong tea culture.
Condensed milk might share some of milk's health benefits, but it shouldn't be used as a substitute. Condensed milk might not be the ideal option if we're trying to lose weight because it's high in calories and includes added sugar. A better option if we want to cut calories is evaporated 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.
One of the first concerns about evaporated milk is whether it's safe to drink straight from the bottle. Although you definitely can, and it is entirely safe to do it, you could find it dense and less enjoyable than drinking the traditional milk you're familiar with.
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