There’s a can of sweetened condensed milk gathering dust in the back of your pantry. And it’s ready for its big break. Its syrupy sweet complex caramelly flavor is hard to beat and it’s a pantry staple you should always have on hand.
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The famous Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk—probably the can you have at home—was first produced in 1853 when inventor Gail Borden Jr. succeeded in creating a shelf-stable milk after two previous attempts. The canned milk was used as a field ration for Union soldiers and became popular after the war when soldiers spread the word that it was delicious and easy to eat on the go.
These days it’s a great idea to have sweetened condensed milk on hand for easy cooking and baking tricks. Everything from popular cakes and coffee creamers to balancing needs for savory dishes rely on the stuff. Here are 15 awesome hacks for your sweetened condensed milk.
Perhaps the best most amazing and my personal favorite thing to make with a can of sweetened condensed milk is the all-around delicious tres leches cake. For those of you who can’t remember your 4th grade Spanish classes tres leches cake means “three milk cake” and the recipe is based on sweetened condensed milk evaporated milk and whole milk or heavy cream (although I’ve seen some creative recipes using coconut milk and other alternatives as well). The origins of this soaked dessert are a bit disputed with some claiming Mexico as the birthplace of the sponge cake while others claim it hails from Nicaragua. Either way the cake is probably the most legitimate use for your can of sweetened condensed milk.
