What can you use instead of condensed milk in fudge?

Table of Contents:

1. What can you use instead of condensed milk in fudge?
2. Does Fudge need evaporated or condensed milk?
3. Is there a substitute for condensed milk?
4. Can you boil condensed milk?
5. How long does it take to boil a can of condensed milk?
6. How do I know if condensed milk is bad?

What can you use instead of condensed milk in fudge?

Ingredients

• 8 tbsp butter (or butter substitute)
• 1 cup chocolate chips.
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
• 1/4 cup whole milk.

Does Fudge need evaporated or condensed milk?

Evaporated milk is milk that has been cooked to reduce its water content. It is more stable than regular milk and it can be cooked at high temperatures without curdling, a real benefit to fudge. Unfortunately, there is no substitute for it in a fudge recipe.

Is there a substitute for condensed milk?

Because sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk are very similar, evaporated milk can serve as a substitute. You won't get the same sweet, caramelized flavor with it, but the consistency will be similar when using a cup for cup substitution.

Can you boil condensed milk?

Fill a deep medium saucepan with water. Bring to the boil. Carefully place the can in the saucepan, ensuring there's enough water to completely cover the can at all times, topping up water frequently throughout the cooking process. Simmer, uncovered for 3 hours.

How long does it take to boil a can of condensed milk?

3 hours

How do I know if condensed milk is bad?

To tell if condensed milk has gone bad, the easiest way is to check for any visual changes. Condensed milk is typically a pale creamy color (see photos), but will darken and become more yellow over time. The milk will also become quite thick. Condensed milk is typically thick, but can still be poured.