21 Reviews of Sweetened Condensed Milk Substitute

From: Kaykwilts

On Jan 21, 2005

This tastes pretty close. Be sure not to overcook. The first time I did it I cooked it until it was caramel. If you cook it to caramel you can still savalge it. Just add milk and heat it.

From: Chef #247159

On Nov 12, 2005

Genius! This was exactly lilke the expensive cans you buy at the store. I used Splenda sugar blend and worked perfectly.

From: gruntlady

On Apr 4, 2007

a excellent recipe it worked very very well in Iced Coffee I did add just a wee little splash of vanilla I heated awhile over med heat till it thickened some..stirring constantly..maybe 3 min..didn't keep track I just know this is a recipe that I will use a lot!!! I never or hardly ever have powdered milk as most recipes for this call for but always have evaporated & there are always coupons for evaporated so that makes this REALLY cheap to make so thank you thank you thank you

From: daggersmommy

On Jul 2, 2005

This is the best substitute I have found by far. I've tried several other subs but this one comes closest to the taste and the thickness.

From: Marsha D.

On Aug 15, 2006

Fabulous recipe! Works very well when you find yourself without the store bought kind. I may never buy the store brand again. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe.

From: KeystoneGal06

On Sep 4, 2005

This recipe was a life-saver. We were making a pie when we realized we were out of sweetened condensed milk. We did, however have evaporated milk. Like najwa says it is not as thick but it tastes just like it. Make sure you are careful and watch it as it cooks because ours boiled over a bit but it still came out great. Thanks for posting!!

From: Chef Mommie

On Mar 22, 2006

Thank you so much! I used it for GaylaJ's M & M Dream Bars M & M Dream Bars and it worked out perfectly!

From: Roxygirl in Colorado

On Mar 28, 2006

Needed a recipe for sweetened condensed milk that didn't call for dried milk, for a smoothie recipe. This worked great and it was so easy. Roxygirl

From: SusieQusie

On Nov 15, 2007

Inspired by the review from Engrossed, I too used nonfat evaporated milk and Splenda granular; 12 ounces of milk to 1 cup of Splenda. (I did cook mine a bit though). As the base for Chai Concentrate Mix the flavor was excellent and the thinner consistency did not matter. Thanks for sharing your recipe! I am sure to use it often.

From: Engrossed

On Oct 29, 2007

EXCELLENT! This is so wonderful to have for lighter cooking. I made it with nonfat evaporated milk and Splenda. I didn't even need to heat it up. This time I used it for Jamaican Carrot Juice...which worked out great...next time I'm going to try it in a lemon bar recipe. I tried the powdered milk version and that was all I could taste...this one is so much better. Thank you so much for this handy keeper recipe! Made for the Holiday Tag game.