Evaporated Milk Recipe

Never run out of evaporated milk again! This quick and easy recipe shows you how to make your own using powdered milk. Perfect for baking or adding creaminess to your favorite dishes. Save money and always have this essential ingredient on hand.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 59.9 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 4.7 (32 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Evaporated Milk

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How to Make Evaporated Milk

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup powdered milk and 1 cup warm water until smooth. Make sure there are no lumps.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter to the milk mixture.
  3. Pour the mixture into a small saucepan over medium heat.
  4. Heat, stirring constantly, until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth and warm. Do not boil.
  5. Remove from heat and let cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

12g

Carbs

1g