What Is Eagle Condensed Milk?
A commercially produced sweetened condensed milk, made from evaporated cow's milk with a high sugar content, resulting in a thick, sweet, and creamy liquid.
What Does Eagle Condensed Milk Taste Like?
Eagle Condensed Milk has a very sweet, creamy, milky, caramel notes taste with sweet, caramel, milky aromas.
- Taste
- Very sweet, Creamy, Milky, Caramel notes
- Texture
- Thick, Viscous, Smooth
- Aroma
- Sweet, Caramel, Milky
- Acidity
- Low
Technical Metrics
Nutrition Facts
Per 37 g (2 tbsp)Chef’s Secret
To make dulce de leche, simmer an unopened can of sweetened condensed milk in water for 2-3 hours. Ensure the can is fully submerged at all times.
Eagle Condensed Milk Substitutes & Ratios
The best substitute for Eagle Condensed Milk is Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk (Evaporated milk + Sugar), used at a 1 cup evaporated milk + 1 cup sugar, simmered ratio. Replicates texture and sweetness, but requires cooking time.
| Substitute | Ratio | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk (Evaporated milk + Sugar) Best | 1 cup evaporated milk + 1 cup sugar, simmered | Replicates texture and sweetness, but requires cooking time. |
| Coconut Condensed Milk (dairy-free) | 1:1 | Dairy-free alternative, similar texture and sweetness, adds coconut flavor. |
| Evaporated Milk + Simple Syrup | 1:1 evaporated milk + 1/2 amount simple syrup | Quicker alternative, but thinner consistency than true SCM. |
| Full-Fat Coconut Milk + Sugar (simmered) | 1:1 can full-fat coconut milk + 1/2 cup sugar | Dairy-free option, good for desserts where coconut flavor is welcome. |
How to Choose & Store Eagle Condensed Milk
- Often found in the baking aisle.
- Ensure it's "sweetened" condensed milk, not just "evaporated milk."
What Pairs Well With Eagle Condensed Milk?
- Key lime pie
- tres leches cake
- Vietnamese coffee
- magic bars
- fudge
- ice cream.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Eagle Condensed Milk taste like?
Very sweet, Creamy, Milky, Caramel notes Sweet, Caramel, Milky
What is a good substitute for Eagle Condensed Milk?
The best substitute is Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk (Evaporated milk + Sugar) (1 cup evaporated milk + 1 cup sugar, simmered). Replicates texture and sweetness, but requires cooking time.
How do you choose and store Eagle Condensed Milk?
Often found in the baking aisle. Ensure it's "sweetened" condensed milk, not just "evaporated milk."
