sweetened condensed milk

Sweetened Condensed Milk is a thick, sweet milk product made by removing most of the water content from milk and adding sugar. It has a rich, creamy texture and is much sweeter than regular milk. This product is often used in baking, desserts, and beverages because of its sweetness and consistency. It’s a key ingredient in many recipes like fudge, pies, and no-bake desserts.

Here’s a quick breakdown of sweetened condensed milk:

Ingredients:

• Whole milk
• Sugar (usually around 40-45% of the volume of milk)

Process:

1. Evaporation: The milk is heated to evaporate about 60% of its water content.
2. Sweetening: Sugar is added, which helps preserve the milk and makes it thicker and sweeter.
3. Canning or Bottling: Once the mixture has reached the desired consistency, it’s cooled and canned or bottled.

Common Uses:

• Baking: Used in cakes, cookies, and pie fillings.
• Candies and Desserts: A key ingredient in fudge, caramel, and dulce de leche.
• Drinks: Used in beverages like Thai iced tea or coffee.
• No-bake Desserts: Often used in recipes for easy pies, cheesecakes, or fruit salads.

Substitutes:

If you don’t have sweetened condensed milk on hand, you can substitute it with the following options:

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