Eagle Brand Milk

📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Basics A simple, homemade alternative to store-bought sweetened condensed milk. This easy recipe uses basic pantry staples to create a rich, creamy base for your favorite desserts.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
5 mins0 mins8 hours1 batch

🔪 Key Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients

Ingredients

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
3 cupsWarm Waterwarm
3/4 cupSugargranulated
1 cup + 2 tbspDried Milkpowdered

Instructions

Step 1: Mixing

  1. In a bowl, combine 3 cups warm water and 3/4 cup sugar, mixing until the sugar is fully dissolved.
  2. Stir in 1 cup + 2 tbsp dried milk until smooth and well incorporated.
  3. Let the mixture stand overnight at room temperature until it thickens to the desired consistency.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: This mixture must sit overnight to thicken properly; store in the refrigerator once thickened.


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