Open the pantry and you’ll probably find a can of condensed milk on the shelf. It’s a baking staple, but what exactly is it? Sweetened condensed milk is made by heating milk and removing its water. Once reduced, it’s sweetened with sugar (lots of it). The final product is very thick, sweet, and fantastic in desserts. Condensed milk can be used in a variety of treats like pies, cookies, fudge sauce, and rice pudding. Next time you’re looking at a can of condensed milk and wondering what to make, try one of these 20 desserts.
Mom’s Tres Leches Cake
“My son, Nick, came home from Argentina one year with a new found taste for Dulce de Leche. So, I made this cake for him. It’s rich and delicious.” – Fran
Easy Chocolate Fondue
“I made up this fondue recipe one day when I was making a fruit tray for a work gathering and it was gone in no time. My coworkers absolutely loved it and were dipping not only fruit but also pretzels and cookies as well in the fondue. It became a fondue many asked for me to bring each time to gatherings and of course the fruit tray as well.” – pamela
Easiest No-Bake Cheesecake
“Every time I bake a cheesecake recipe in the oven, the top cracks open and the recipe never works out for me. This is the easiest recipe and it DOES work! Fabulously delicious!” – Robyn
Ultimate Peanut Butter Pie
“This is called ultimate because, indeed, it is completely loaded with goodness and decadence. A peanut butter lover’s dream! It is the best peanut butter pie you will ever have… I promise.” – Christina
Bea’s Millionaires
“Chocolate, caramel, and nuts…that’s what I’m talking about! These will melt in your mouth. These are a little time-consuming but well worth the effort. I like these better than turtles because the caramel doesn’t stick to your teeth.” – Bea
Rice Pudding
“This Mexican-style rice pudding is super easy to make and is so very good to eat. We especially enjoy the taste of the cinnamon and the sweetness of the raisins. To enhance the cinnamon taste I have started adding powdered cinnamon to each stage of the preparation.” – J. White
Holy Caramel Cow Cake
“Have you ever had a slice of cake that made you say HOLY COW? If you haven’t, stop now and get the ingredients for this cake. It will change your life.” – Debbie
Ganache Filled Coconut Macaroons
“I bake for a lot of people and when they try this cookie they all say it’s just heavenly!” – Susan
Thick and Rich Hot Fudge Sauce
“This hot fudge is so simple to whip up. So yummy on so many things – like a drizzle on my chocolate fudge cupcakes, on ice cream, in sundaes, on fruit, or use in trifles, the list is endless. So easy to store too.” – Wendy
Creamy Lime Bars
“These creamy lime bars are a refreshing dessert anytime!” – Ann
Refreshing Lemon Icebox Cake
“This cake is so refreshing and a crowd-pleaser. A great cake to take to a gathering, you will surely leave with a clean cake platter.” – Kathy
Dangerously Fudgy Brownies
“I could never find a brownie recipe that I liked. Too dense, too cakey, too dry, you name it. Finally I took the best parts of several recipes and came up with these moist, chocolatey treats. In my house, these brownies barely have a chance to cool before they’re gobbled up. They’re a hit at my bakery as well.” – Krystal
Turtle Cake
“We love this cake! It is so delicious and it is even better when chilled overnight in the refrigerator. I made this year for my birthday and it was yummy.” – Charlotte
Toffee & Brown Sugar Pound Cake
“A fantastic pound cake for a fall luncheon.” – Joan
Better Than Sex Fruit Salad
“This is a twist on a traditional fruit salad. Good any time of year. Whether it is or isn’t is up to you.” – Lisa
Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies
“Reminded me of buckeyes.” – Debra
Frosty Strawberry Margarita Dessert
“Tequila and triple sec in this one… not kid friendly, lol, this one is for the adults only!” – Mary
Strawberry Tiramisu, T’s Way
“I created this recipe because I wanted to do something different with the beautiful, sweet, red ripe strawberries from our garden. It’s a cool, creamy, fruity dessert that tastes as good as it looks!” – Teresa
Dee Dee’s Ooey Gooey Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
“Super easy and a super rich treat!” – Diane
Homemade Dulce de Leche
“The dulce de leche was a lot like a caramel sauce and it was so good that it disappeared really quickly leaving me craving more.” – Kevin