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Sweetened condensed milk substitutesA

Tested swaps for sweetened condensed milk, with ratios and sources.

← Sweetened condensed milk converter

  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milkA = 1 cup evaporated milkA + 1¼ cups sugar, simmered ~30 min until thickened (Taste of Home)
    Stir until sugar dissolves, then reduce. Cool before using; thickens further as it sits.

    ← Evaporated milk converter

  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milkA = 4 cups whole milkA + 1⅓ cups sugar, simmered 1½–2 hours until reduced by half (Kitchen Stewardship)
    From-scratch version using only milk and sugar. Use a heavy-bottomed pan over medium-low heat.

    ← Milk converter

  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milkA = 1 can full-fat coconut milkB + ¼ cup sugar, simmered ~30 min (Taste of Home)
    Dairy-free option. Adds coconut flavor; works well in tropical desserts and vegan recipes.

    ← Coconut milk, canned full-fat converter

Safety
  • ASweetened condensed milk: Contains or consists of milk and/or dairy products.
  • AEvaporated milk: Contains or consists of milk and/or dairy products.
  • AMilk: Contains or consists of milk and/or dairy products.
  • BCoconut milk: Coconut allergen.

Measure substitutes by weight where you can. The Sweetened condensed milk converter gives the grams.

Note: our substitutions are direct, not chained — we don't recommend substituting a substitute.

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