How to Whip Evaporated Milk

Last Updated: August 6, 2020

Evaporated milk can make a great substitute for cream if you've run out and only have a tin of evaporated milk on hand. It is also an excellent replacement where you are seeking to reduce cholesterol in your diet because it contains a lot less cholesterol than cream.

Ingredients

Canned evaporated milk (enough to substitute the amount of cream you are replacing)

Steps

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Pour the evaporated milk into ice cube trays.
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Place in the freezer for half an hour. The cubes are ready when ice has formed around the edges of the milk.^{[1]
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Chill the bowl and mixer beaters in the fridge while the cubes are in the freezer.
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Remove the chilled bowl and mixer beaters.
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Take the ice tray out of the freezer and pour the slightly frozen evaporated milk into a pre-chilled bowl.
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Whisk the ice cubes with the chilled beater until a thick texture forms that resembles cream.^{[2]
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Use in place of cream for dessert, cake filling etc. Use a spatula to remove from the bowl.

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Community Q&A

Question

Can I make this the night before I need to use it?

Community Answer

Yes you can. However, do be aware that it will lose some of its thickness. It is best to do it on the day or right before using it, but it will still be creamy goodness if you make it the night before.
Question

Do I add sugar and vanilla?

Community Answer

Adding a small amount of confectioner's sugar is a better option than normal sugar. A few drops of vanilla is all right too.
Question

Do I have to follow these steps?

Community Answer

If you didn't want to follow these exact steps, you could look for steps elsewhere. These are the steps for this recipe.
Question

How can I make evaporated milk?

Community Answer

You can make it by following these helpful illustrated instructions: How to Make Evaporated Milk.
Question

Can I add icing sugar to the evaporated milk so it solidifies more?

Community Answer

Yes, though it will affect the consistency a bit.
Question

Can evaporated milk be used for butter?

Community Answer

No.
Question

Can I make this with normal milk?

Community Answer

No, this won't wok because the milk has low fat so it will not turn out like whipped cream.
Question

How long does it take to thicken when I am beating it?

Community Answer

It depends on what you use. If you're using a hand mixer, it can take 5 minutes or less. If you do it by hand with a whisk, it will take quite a while, maybe 10 to even 20 minutes.