Sweetened condensed milk is a dairy product made by evaporating about 60% of the water from cow's milk and then adding sugar to preserve it. This process creates a thick, rich, and very sweet liquid that is shelf-stable and used in a wide variety of desserts and baked goods, like cakes, pies, and candies.
What it is
Concentrated milk: Most of the water is removed from the milk, making it much thicker than regular milk.
Added sugar: Sugar is added for sweetness and as a preservative, making the product shelf-stable until opened.
Rich flavor: The gentle heating process can also cause some natural sugars to caramelize, adding a deeper flavor.
How it's used
Desserts and baking: It's a popular ingredient in many baked goods, such as cookies, brownies, cakes, and pies. It can also be used to make puddings, fudge, and candies.
Drinks: It can be used as a sweetener in coffee, tea, milkshakes, and cocktails.
Toppings and sauces: It can be used as a sauce or topping for other desserts.
Key difference from evaporated milk
Evaporated milk: This is milk with most of the water removed but without added sugar. It has a thinner consistency and is not as sweet.
Sweetened condensed milk: This is essentially evaporated milk with a large amount of sugar added.
Type
Dairy
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