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About UsStyleFashionBeautyReviewsShoppingFoodFamilyWellnessEntertainmentNewsHomeRecipesTravelPetsHoroscopesGift GuidesWeddingsCulturesMoneyBooksTechNew YorkLos AngelesSUBSCRIBEfood59 Condensed Milk Recipes to Bake for the Holidays and BeyondBy Taryn Pire•Published Sep 9, 2023

As far as pantry staples go, canned sweetened condensed milk is arguably the most magical. Not only is it rich, luxurious and delicious (we know you’ve licked the spoon clean before), but it’s also the key to making homemade dulce de leche, cheater’s fudge and foolproof no-churn ice cream without breaking a sweat. Iconic treats like key lime pie, tres leches cake and Vietnamese iced coffee wouldn’t be the same without its thick, sweet splendor. Here are 59 condensed milk recipes that prove you should always have a can on hand.

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What Is Sweetened Condensed Milk?

Sweetened condensed milk is milk that's been cooked down to remove its liquid, the same way you would for a reduction or sauce to concentrate its flavor and thicken its texture. This process evaporates the water in the milk, leaving behind the creamy, decadent pantry staple you know and love. There's also sugar added to it, hence "sweetened" in the name. This prolongs its shelf life and makes its consistency even thicker (and its flavor delicious).

Katherine Gillen

1. Banana Pudding Cheesecake

• Time Commitment: 2 hours and 30 minutes
• Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy, kid-friendly, make ahead

Banana pudding is delicious, but decidedly casual. Transform it into a photo-worthy cheesecake though, and it's ready for its dinner party debut. Sour cream in the whipped topping offers the optimal dose of tang.

Get the recipeKatherine Gillen

2. Key Lime Pie Ice Pops

• Time Commitment: 4 hours and 5 minutes
• Why I Love It: beginner-friendly, make ahead, 2026 Wow Media