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  4. 30+ Heavenly Desserts To Make With A Can of Condensed Milk

30+ Heavenly Desserts To Make With A Can of Condensed Milk

Updated July 14, 2022
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Double Chocolate Bread Pudding with Dulce de Leche
Credit: Ryan Benyi; Styling: Stephana Bottom

Sweetened condensed milk is delicious on its own, but once you see it transformed into everything from bread pudding to key lime pie, you'll realize it's actually magic. Both budget-friendly and versatile, the humble canned milk is the perfect rich ingredient to keep on hand at all times. So, add a satisfying sweetness to your coffee or whip up a creamy no-cook ice cream. There are endless dessert possibilities when it comes to this tried-and-true baking wonder.

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Double Chocolate Bread Pudding with Dulce de Leche

Double Chocolate Bread Pudding with Dulce de Leche
Credit: Ryan Benyi; Styling: Stephana Bottom

Double Chocolate Bread Pudding with Dulce de Leche Recipe

Chocolate bread pudding just got better with the addition of decadent dulce de leche.

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Honey Flans

Honey Flans
Credit: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

Honey Flans Recipe

An elegant make-ahead dessert, these custards sing with faint floral notes and sweet honey. Serving tip from our Test Kitchen: Flans release like a dream if you let the custard cups stand in 1 inch of warm water for 3 to 5 minutes before unmolding.

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Thai Tea Pie

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Credit: Aaron Kirk; Food Styling: Ivy Idom; Prop Styling: Christina Daley

Thai Tea Pie Recipe

Warmly spiced Thai tea mix—which you can purchase at an Asian market or online—stars in this show-stopping, no-bake pie. The tea is steeped in sweetened condensed milk which is then used to make a stovetop custard; after straining out the tea leaves (definitely use cheesecloth), you'll simply pour the vibrantly colored custard into a peanutty, no-oven-necessary crust and refrigerate until set. If you're looking for a pie that's sure to impress, trust us, the sweet Thai tea against the salty, toasty flavor of the peanuts is a combo you won't be able to get enough of. 

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Peanut Butter Pie

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Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Margaret Dickey; Prop Styling: Kay Clarke

Peanut Butter Pie Recipe

Mary Frances Noveh from River Ridge, Louisiana, sent us this dessert recipe, which first appeared in December 2001. She noted it was like a "peanut butter and chocolate candy bar." We loved the results, and since it makes two peanut butter pies, you can share one with a friend and keep the other for yourself. Several tasters in our Test Kitchens enjoy serving this pie frozen.

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Strawberry-Basil Ice Cream

Strawberry-Basil Ice Cream
Credit: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

Strawberry-Basil Ice Cream Recipe

Fresh strawberries and basil become a refreshing treat in this summertime ice cream recipe. 

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Butterscotch Bars

Butterscotch Bars
Credit: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

Butterscotch Bars Recipe

A small square of these rich bars is enough to satisfy a dessert craving. The flour and oats mixture is somewhat dry after combining, but it serves as both a solid base for the soft butterscotch chip layer and a crumbly, streusel-like topping.

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Two-Ingredient Macaroons

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Two-Ingredient Macaroons Recipe

Requiring only two ingredients, these easy coconut macaroons are almost too good to be true. Whip up a batch in just 20 minutes for sweet and simple treat.

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This Spiced Rum Milk Punch Is Like Eggnog Without the Eggs

EC: This Spiced Rum Milk Punch Is Like Eggnog Without the Eggs
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This Spiced Rum Milk Punch Is Like Eggnog Without the Eggs Recipe

Traditional milk punch is made with either brandy or bourbon. We switched those out for spiced rum to make a spiced rum milk punch that's just like homemade eggnog—just without the egg. This creamy cocktail is sweetened condensed milk and flavored with cinnamon sticks and vanilla.  

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Two-Ingredient Fudge

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Two-Ingredient Fudge Recipe

Requiring a mere 2 ingredients (both of which are likely already in your pantry), this is the fudge you can make with one only one hand. Packing an intensely chocolatey flavor, this easy fudge recipe is sure to please. 

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Blueberry-Lemon Zest Ice Cream

Blueberry-Lemon Zest Ice Cream
Credit: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

Blueberry-Lemon Zest Ice Cream Recipe

If you like creamy, fruity ice cream with a little bit of zing, you'll love this ice cream dish.

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Cherry Cream Cheese Pie

Cherry Cream Cheese Pie

Cherry Cream Cheese Pie Recipe

Sweet cherries and a delightfully tangy cheesecake layer make this easy pie an instant crowd-pleaser. Plus, with just 6 required ingredients, this dessert is so easy you'll want to make it all the time!

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Strawberries and Milk Shaved Ice (Raspado)

Strawberries and Milk Shaved Ice (Raspado)
Credit: Thomas J. Story; Styling: Joni Noe

Strawberries and Milk Shaved Ice (Raspado) Recipe

Blogger Ana Frias grew up in the desert, in Sonora, Mexico. She has very strong memories of buying raspados--Mexican-style snow cones--after school from the curbside vendor, and slurping them until her brothers would finally pick her up. To make the shaved ice, just whirl ice cubes in a food processor, 2 cups at a time, until the ice no longer makes a racket and looks like snow, with no lumps.

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Creamy Mini Tarts

Creamy Mini Tarts

Creamy Mini Tarts Recipe

Need cute treats or bite-sized apps for your next party or get-together? These cute little cups are the perfect solution, and not to mention, can be customized with your favorite fruits! Use whatever is in season to craft the perfect sweet little bites that all of your guests will be sure to enjoy.

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Glazed Condensed Milk Cookies

Glazed Condensed Milk Cookies
Credit: Jessica Colyer; Styling: Jessica Colyer

Glazed Condensed Milk Cookies Recipe

Need to throw together a last minute treat? Make a batch of fluffy and buttery, cream cheese-glazed cookies using 1 whole (14-ounce) can of sweetened and just a handful of other staple ingredients you probably already have in the fridge and pantry. You will use 2/3 cup of the condensed milk in these melt-in-your-mouth cookies (which eliminates the need for additional sugar or eggs), then simply combine the rest of the can with softened cream cheese to create a tangy-sweet glaze. After you glaze the cookies and add sprinkles (if desired), leave them on the wire rack for 5 to 10 minutes so that the glaze can set so that you don't end up with a mess. 

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Better Than Sex Cake

Better Than Sex Cake
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Better Than Sex Cake Recipe

Chocolate, caramel, and Heath candy take chocolate cake to a whole new level.

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Magic Cookie Bars

Magic Cookie Bars
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Magic Cookie Bars Recipe

These are also known as seven-layer or Hello Dolly bars. They take 30 minutes of hands-on prep and call for just eight ingredients, making them the perfect dessert for taking, well, just about anywhere!

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Three-Milk Cake

Three-Milk Cake
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Three-Milk Cake Recipe

Also known as tres leches cake, this sweet, moist Mexican sheet cake contains whole milk, evaporated milk, and sweetened condensed milk. Top with a dollop of whipped cream and fresh strawberries.

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Apple Hello Dolly Bars

Apple Hello Dolly Bars

Apple Hello Dolly Bars Recipe

Hello Dolly Bar fans will love this fresh twist that uses chopped apples, butterscotch morsels, and plenty of crunchy pecans and toasted coconut. Everyone will rave about these bars and they'll be gone before you know it!

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Butterscotch Cheesecake Bars

Butterscotch Cheesecake Bars

Butterscotch Cheesecake Bars Recipe

Butterscotch chips and cream cheese make a cookie kids (and grownups) will go wild for.

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Cherry Cheesecake Bars

Cherry Cheesecake Bars
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Cherry Cheesecake Bars Recipe

Tangy cheesecake and sweet cherries make a winning combination in this crowd-pleasing bars. Perfect for a party or gathering, simply set out a platter of these beauties and watch them disappear!

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Summertime Peach Ice Cream

Summertime Peach Ice Cream

Summertime Peach Ice Cream Recipe

Cool off this summer with a refreshing scoop (or a few) of our homemade peach ice cream. Offering the classic peaches-and-cream combo in every bite, this fruit-based ice cream is the perfect way to showcase bright summer flavors. 

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Pumpkin Flan

Pumpkin Flan
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Pumpkin Flan Recipe

Pumpkin lends a unique and mouthwatering spin to the classic custard layered dessert with a soft caramel top. This flan is convenient--it can be made in advance and kept refrigerated until ready to serve.

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Triple-Layer Mud Pie

Triple-Layer Mud Pie Recipes

Triple-Layer Mud Pie Recipe

Chocolate fans will be sure to love this rich and fudgy layered pie. With a crushed cookie crust, layers of pudding and chopped pecans, this decadent pie is sure to win the hearts (and appetites) of chocolate lovers everywhere.

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Velvety Pecan Candy

Velvety Pecan Candy
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Velvety Pecan Candy Recipe

Perfect for gifting, this easy 5-ingredient candy is so easy that it practically makes itself. Whip up a batch for birthdays, holidays, or special occasions to make the day even more special.

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Fresh Fruit Cream Cheese Pie

Eagle Brand Fresh Fruit Cream Cheese Pie Recipe

Fresh Fruit Cream Cheese Pie Recipe

Get creative with your favorite fruit toppings to make this pie the star of any dessert table. Use whatever fruit is in season to enjoy this classic cream cheese pie all year long.

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No-Cook Chocolate-Almond Ice Cream

No-Cook Chocolate-Almond Ice Cream

No-Cook Chocolate-Almond Ice Cream Recipe

Five simple ingredients are all you need for this creamy, refreshing ice cream. Delicious with every bite, you can also add your favorite toppings to make each scoop that much sweeter.

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Quick Caramel Frosting

Quick Caramel Frosting
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Quick Caramel Frosting Recipe

This recipe for Quick Caramel Frosting is so quick and easy that you'll never go back to store bought.

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Coconut Eggnog

Coconut Eggnog
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Coconut Eggnog Recipe

Coconut rum, coconut milk, and shaved coconut pieces on top make this a true coconut lover's paradise.

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Lemon-Lime Cream Tart

Lemon-Lime Cream Tart
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Lemon-Lime Cream Tart Recipe

This dessert is in addition to the Mocha Pudding Cake and can be made up to three days ahead of time. It was a big hit at all our gatherings.

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Lemon Icebox Pie Ice Cream

Lemon Icebox Pie Ice Cream
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Lemon Icebox Pie Ice Cream Recipe

Try a scoop of Lemon Icebox Pie Ice Cream. This homemade ice cream with just four simple ingredients and a tangy citrus twist reinvents the classic Southern icebox pie.

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Fudge Filling

Fudge Filling
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Fudge Filling Recipe

A decadent Fudge Filling, made with chocolate chips and a touch of peppermint extract, fills the layers between Peppermint-Hot Chocolate Cake.

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Tres Leches Cake (Three Milks Cake)

Tres Leches Cake (Three Milks Cake)
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Tres Leches Cake (Three Milks Cake) Recipe

This rich Latin American butter cake gets its moist texture from soaking in milk. Serve it chilled and with whipped cream, melted chocolate, or dulce de leche. 

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Chocolate Icebox Pie

Chocolate Icebox Pie

Chocolate Icebox Pie Recipe

This ultra-decadent chocolate pie recipe features a rich homemade chocolate pie filling topped with whipped cream and chopped chocolate candy bar pieces.

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    1 of 33 Double Chocolate Bread Pudding with Dulce de Leche
    2 of 33 Honey Flans
    3 of 33 Thai Tea Pie
    4 of 33 Peanut Butter Pie
    5 of 33 Strawberry-Basil Ice Cream
    6 of 33 Butterscotch Bars
    7 of 33 Two-Ingredient Macaroons
    8 of 33 This Spiced Rum Milk Punch Is Like Eggnog Without the Eggs
    9 of 33 Two-Ingredient Fudge
    10 of 33 Blueberry-Lemon Zest Ice Cream
    11 of 33 Cherry Cream Cheese Pie
    12 of 33 Strawberries and Milk Shaved Ice (Raspado)
    13 of 33 Creamy Mini Tarts
    14 of 33 Glazed Condensed Milk Cookies
    15 of 33 Better Than Sex Cake
    16 of 33 Magic Cookie Bars
    17 of 33 Three-Milk Cake
    18 of 33 Apple Hello Dolly Bars
    19 of 33 Butterscotch Cheesecake Bars
    20 of 33 Cherry Cheesecake Bars
    21 of 33 Summertime Peach Ice Cream
    22 of 33 Pumpkin Flan
    23 of 33 Triple-Layer Mud Pie
    24 of 33 Velvety Pecan Candy
    25 of 33 Fresh Fruit Cream Cheese Pie
    26 of 33 No-Cook Chocolate-Almond Ice Cream
    27 of 33 Quick Caramel Frosting
    28 of 33 Coconut Eggnog
    29 of 33 Lemon-Lime Cream Tart
    30 of 33 Lemon Icebox Pie Ice Cream
    31 of 33 Fudge Filling
    32 of 33 Tres Leches Cake (Three Milks Cake)
    33 of 33 Chocolate Icebox Pie

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