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    Home » Desserts

    Recipes That Use Sweetened Condensed Milk

    Published: Sep 13, 2023 · Updated: Mar 4, 2025 by Tammilee · This post may contain affiliate links

    Sweetened condensed milk is the unsung hero of your baking supply toolkit. A can of this luscious, milky liquid is the backbone that imparts flavor and texture to dessert bars, no-bake pies, and even sweet beverages like hot cocoa - not to mention it’s the impossibly easy starting point for homemade caramel.

    Collage of Sweetened Condensed Milk Recipes

    Sweetened Condensed Milk Recipes

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    Sweetened Condensed Milk Recipes
    Crockpot Caramel Sauce
    Buckeye Bars
    Chicken & Waffles with Spicy Dipping Sauce
    2-Ingredient Coconut Macaroons
    Brazilian Lemonade
    Cherry Cheesecake Dip
    Kool-Aid Pie
    Piña Colada Poke Cake
    RumChata Fudge
    Cherry Fluff
    Candy Corn Jello Shots
    Red, White, and Blue Jello Shots
    Lemon Icebox Pie
    Crockpot White Hot Chocolate
    Salted Caramel Popcorn
    Chocolate Coconut 5-Layer Bars
    Chocolate Croissant Bars
    Almond Joy Bars
    Butterfinger Poke Cake
    Pecan Praline Dip
    Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding
    Crockpot 7-Layer Bars
    No-Bake Key Lime Pie
    Homemade Irish Cream
    Margarita Pie
    Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats
    Cookie Dough Ice Cream
    Baking Tools We Love
    Recipe Tips
    Great Recipe Collections

    The creaminess and sweetness of Sweetened Condensed Milk is perfect for making rich delicious flavorful recipes.

    We use store bought sweetened condensed milk but these recipes can be tried with homemade recipe for sweetened condensed milk.

    There are a ton of recipe variations that save prep time and still provide the sweetness you expect.

    Make sure you are using sweetened condensed milk and not evaporated milk! The recipes will turn out very different.

    Spoon covered in caramel sauce coming out of a jar

    Crockpot Caramel Sauce

    Finding a one-ingredient recipe is rare, but the story begins here with this easy-as-pie caramel sauce. Who knew all you need to do to achieve perfect caramel sauce boils down to one simple step of submerging a can of sweetened condensed milk in a hot bath for a few hours?

    You can't go wrong with a caramel drizzle!

    Stack of peanut butter chocolate buckeye bars on a wood plate

    Buckeye Bars

    My grandfather is from Ohio, and these layered peanut butter and brownie bars are a simultaneous nod to the Ohio State University mascot, Brutus Buckeye, and a nut-bearing tree native to his home state. Want some crunch? Just use crunchy peanut butter or incorporate peanuts into the peanut butter layer.

    Chicken and Waffles With Spicy Dipping Sauce on a white platter

    Chicken & Waffles with Spicy Dipping Sauce

    Nothing is more synonymous with a Southern brunch than Southern-fried chicken and waffles. While you wouldn’t typically consider sweetened condensed milk a component in savory recipes, it tempers the heat of the spicy dipping sauce and gives it a velvety texture. The pinch of lime juice adds brightness and zest.

    2-Ingredient Coconut Macaroons on a white plate

    2-Ingredient Coconut Macaroons

    These two-ingredient coconut macaroons are proof that making fantastic food doesn’t have to involve overcomplicated processes. Add chocolate to the mix by drizzling or dipping the macaroons in chocolate for more decadence. Hello, yum to a swoon-worthy sweet treat that comes together in minutes!

    Brazillian Lemonade in a glass pitcher with limes

    Brazilian Lemonade

    This bright yet sweet lemonade comes from the pages of Pampas Las Vegas, a traditional Brazilian-style steakhouse. It is easy to prepare for a large crowd, as it is made in a blender and can be made vegan using a plant-based sweetened condensed milk alternative. Coconut condensed milk would be incredibly yummy, although we have yet to try this preparation.

    Easy, No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake in a white baking dish next to a bowl of graham crackers

    Cherry Cheesecake Dip

    No-bake, make-ahead desserts that can be quickly whipped up for a crowd we’re entertaining are winners in our book. We mix this cherry and cream cheese dip with a hand mixer to achieve the perfect consistency for dipping pleasure. For a flavor upgrade, blend in some vanilla extract.

    Slice of pink Kool Aid Pie on a white plate with heart sprinkles

    Kool-Aid Pie

    This fun recipe can be adapted to your desired color or flavor using different varieties of Kool-Aid mixes. For example, we used cherry in ours for a pink Valentine’s Day-friendly, but you can use the lime or green apple varieties if you prefer those flavors and colors. This pack of 22 flavors retailed on Amazon opens a world of possibilities for this no-bake pie.

    Served on a graham cracker crust this no bake pie tastes amazing! Add a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkles to decorate.

    Slice of pina colada poke cake on a white plate

    Piña Colada Poke Cake

    This pineapple poke cake with a whipped coconut topping has summertime flavor and indulgence written all over it, and we’re sure it’ll disappear in your household as quickly as it did in ours the first time we made it. Drizzle rum over the cake and let it absorb for an adults-only piña colada cocktail-inspired take.

    RumChata Fudge on a white plate

    RumChata Fudge

    The hardest part about making this boozy holiday fudge recipe is waiting for the mixture to rest in the pan, but the idle time is almost entirely offset by the five minutes it takes to prepare it. We enjoy topping ours with crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal for a crunch and sweet cinnamon spice.

    Cherry fluff salad in a white bowl garnished with mini marshmallows and a maraschino cherry

    Cherry Fluff

    The world of food changes rapidly, and pulling out vintage favorites like this pretty-in-pink Cool Whip and marshmallow fluff salad is one of my favorite ways to celebrate the feeling of nostalgia. Pro tips - drain the pineapple juice so the extra liquid doesn’t affect the texture, and use a large bowl to combine everything.

    Layered Candy Corn Jello Shots on a black platter with a lantern in the background and candy corn

    Candy Corn Jello Shots

    The namesake fall candy favorite inspires the colors in these layered Jello shots. The vodka can be swapped for another clear liquor, such as rum or tequila. We didn’t use food coloring in ours, but you can use yellow and orange food dye if you want the colors to be more vibrant.

    Red white and blue jello shots in plastic cups on star napkins

    Red, White, and Blue Jello Shots

    Sweetened condensed milk, vodka, and Jello are all you need to make these patriotic, Fourth of July-inspired layered shots. While we’ve seen them served in shot glasses, we prefer plastic shot cups' portability and ease of consumption. Coconut rum is another solid liquor option if you prefer a different taste from vodka.

    Slice of lemon ice box pie on a white plate with lemons and the full pie behind it

    Lemon Icebox Pie

    Did you know that the lemon icebox pie got its name from early nonelectric refrigerator models, which consisted of insulated boxes kept cold using a block of ice? The lemonade concentrate in this five-ingredient version makes it bright, sweet, and tangy.

    white hot chocolate in a glass coffee mug with a silver spoon, white chocolate pieces, and cinnamon sticks

    Crockpot White Hot Chocolate

    Since chocolate defines the drink's flavor, use quality white chocolate you enjoy and wouldn’t mind drinking. This slow-cooker white cocoa can easily be part of a holiday hot chocolate bar, and an adults-only one can even include liquor for guests to spike their mugs - yes, please!

    Salted Caramel Popcorn in a white popcorn tub

    Salted Caramel Popcorn

    Skip the store and commission your pantry for this movie night snack favorite; you’ll be surprised how easy it is to make! This recipe is also one of our favorite snacks on the open road, and we love using the salted caramel mixture on ice cream, fudge, or anything that could use the joy of a salted caramel infusion.

    Chocolate Coconut 5 Layer Bar on a dark board

    Chocolate Coconut 5-Layer Bars

    The chocolate and coconut combination in these layered bars makes them a must-have for any fan of Almond Joy or German chocolate cake.

    This recipe adapts wonderfully to varied tastes; feel free to swap the semisweet chocolate chips for butterscotch or white chocolate chips or adjust the concentration of certain ingredients throughout the pan.

    These magic bars are delicious! Pecans, chocolate and coconut. yum!

    Sweet and Salty Chocolate Dessert Bar topped with pretzel on a wood board.

    Chocolate Croissant Bars

    Have you had a wacky dessert that turned out to be one of the most delectable things you’ve made? The flaky croissant crust, blended and melted chocolate chips, toasted coconut, and salty pretzels make this creative dessert bar an experience to remember.

    Almond Joy Bar on a white plate

    Almond Joy Bars

    I am blessed to come from a lineage of talented, resourceful cooks who documented their best recipes for future generations to recreate and experience. These candy-inspired dessert bars come from the pages of my maternal grandmother’s 1967 family cookbook.

    Square of butterfinger poke cake next to a cake pan

    Butterfinger Poke Cake

    In case you couldn’t tell, we love our candy-inspired sweets! In this recipe, the poke cake format provides ample room for the crushed Butterfingers to melt and pool while baking in the oven, and Cool Whip gives the topping a stable base so that it slices and eats cleanly. In addition, chocolate cake mix is a valuable shortcut that cuts the ingredients needed to five pantry staples.

    Praline Dip in a white bowl surrounded by cookies and apple slices

    Pecan Praline Dip

    It’s no secret that we love Crock Pots for their versatility, and in our kitchen trials, we’ve found uses from breakfast to dessert for this essential appliance. This luscious pecan praline dip gets a velvety texture from a blend of sweetened condensed milk, unsalted butter, and light corn syrup.

    Check out all of our favorite fall dessert recipes.

    Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding layered in a large trifle dish next to a stack of plates and cloth napkin

    Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding

    It may not be possible to jump on a plane and head to New York City for Magnolia Bakery treats. Still, it is possible - and easy - to recreate this six-ingredient version of the renowned bakery’s banana pudding from home.

    We love adding a touch of elegance by serving this in a trifle bowl to make the layers stand out.

    Crock Pot 7 Layer Bar on a wooden board

    Crockpot 7-Layer Bars

    Layered dessert bars are a fun excuse to meld together your favorite sweet treats into one franken-dessert. This recipe was the yummy result of our experiment using a loaf pan inside a Crock Pot, once again proving that this small but mighty kitchen appliance can do many wonders.

    No bake key lime pie garnished with lime slices next to key limes

    No-Bake Key Lime Pie

    No dessert evokes instant feelings of Florida sand and sunshine like the zesty Key lime pie. But did you know this signature dessert comes not from the sunshine state but from a 1931 Borden test kitchen in New York City? Fresh or prepared Key lime juice work equally well in this five-ingredient no-bake recipe.

    Homemade Irish Cream in a glass next to a full bottle

    Homemade Irish Cream

    Although this recipe for homemade Irish cream uses tried-and-true Jameson, it is also great to have in your back pocket if you are a whiskey aficionado who wants to experiment with different whiskies. The proportions adjust easily to taste.

    Margarita pie with a lime wheel on a green plate

    Margarita Pie

    This south-of-the-border pie adapted from this cookbook uses a margarita mix to capture the authentic taste of the tequila-based drink staple. A green food-safe dye can be added if you want a greener dessert, although we didn’t use any in the photographed pie.

    Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treat in a parchment lined paper with a fork dripping in caramel

    Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats

    We firmly believe the rice krispie is meant to be enjoyed by the young and the young at heart. So while shaping the rice krispie treats into footballs and using the salted caramel glaze to decorate them is optional, it’s undoubtedly a fun touch if you’re serving these for a tailgating party.

    No Churn Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream in waffle cones

    Cookie Dough Ice Cream

    Ice cream and summer are two sides of the same coin, and this no-churn chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream recipe makes beating the heat with a sweet treat that much easier. This is perfect for preparing on a weekend or a day off; if you begin in the morning, you’ll have fresh ice cream to enjoy after dinner!

    Easy to store in the freezer and enjoy all week!

    We are working on a Tres leches cake recipe, a new pumpkin pie recipe, and so many more fun recipes.

    Baking Tools We Love

    These are my go-to baking tools that I use with every recipe.

    Hand Mixer - A hand electric mixer makes this recipe easy to mix. You can also stir with a wooden spoon or spatula. A stand mixer with the paddle attachment would also work.

    Large Mixing Bowl - We are big fans of this glass batter bowl that has a handle. It makes it easy to mix ingredients and keeps the mixing bowl steady on the counter

    Cookie Scoop - A scoop helps get even cookie sizes.

    Parchment Paper - We suggest using parchment paper to make it easier to remove the cookies.

    Baking Sheets - We are huge fans of these baking sheets with sides. You don't have to worry; you will remove cookies from the oven and have them slide right off.

    Heat resistant potholders - A couple of years ago, we had a fire scare when we didn't realize we had turned a stove burner on, and a cloth potholder caught fire. Thankfully we walked by the kitchen and saw the smoke and were able to get it out ourselves. Since then, we have only used these heat-resistant potholders.

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    Store any leftovers in an airtight container with a tight fitting lid.

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