7 Ways With Evaporated Milk

Made with whole or reduced fat milks, canned evaporated milk adds creaminess and caramel-like flavor notes to savory sauces, desserts, and soups.

Maureen Callahan, Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Ana Kelly, Mindi Shapiro Levine

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Enrich Your Dish

With more than half the water removed, the texture of evaporated milk is a bit thicker and creamier than fresh milk. That's why it's often used to enhance custards, frozen desserts, pie fillings, and rich sauces. If allowed to freeze slightly, evaporated milk can be whipped into a creamy topping.

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