28 Easy Dessert Recipes with Sweetened Condensed Milk

These dessert recipes using condensed milk are quick and easy to make.

This pantry staple adds delicious rich flavor and creamy texture to pies, brownies, fudge, ice cream, and more. It is so versatile you will want to pick up an extra can during your next shopping trip.

If you are wondering what desserts to make with sweetened condensed milk the list below will give you some delicious ideas.

collage of desserts made with condensed milk

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How Long Does Condensed Milk Last After Opening?
Can I Freeze Condensed Milk?
What if You Don’t Have Sweetened Condensed Milk?
What is Sweetened Condensed Milk?
What is the Difference Between Sweetened Condensed Milk and Evaporated Milk?
Easy Dessert Recipes with Sweetened Condensed Milk

How Long Does Condensed Milk Last After Opening?

If you have a partial can of sweetened condensed milk left over it can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 days.

Can I Freeze Condensed Milk?

Yes. Sweetened condensed milk can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Because of its high sugar content, condensed milk will not freeze completely solid.

Thaw the condensed milk in the fridge overnight. If it separates after thawing, whisk or give it a vigorous shake in a tightly sealed container until it has a smooth consistency again.

What if You Don’t Have Sweetened Condensed Milk?

You can make your own at home with just sugar and milk. Follow this recipe for sweetened condensed milk from Bigger Bolder Baking.

What is Sweetened Condensed Milk?

Sweetened condensed milk is milk that has been heated to remove the water from the milk. Sweetener is also added to the milk. This thickens the milk to the consistency of glue and extends its shelf life.

What is the Difference Between Sweetened Condensed Milk and Evaporated Milk?

The biggest difference between sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk is the sugar content. Sweetened condensed milk has been sweetened evaporated milk has not been sweetened.

Condensed milk also has a low water content which helps to thicken these dessert recipes.

Because of this, they do not make good substitutes for each other.

Easy Dessert Recipes with Sweetened Condensed Milk

Sweetened Condensed Milk Brownies - Raspberries and Kohlrabi

My secret for ultra-rich and fudgy brownies is sweetened condensed milk. They are moist and super chocolatey making them the perfect dessert for a special occasion.

Chocolate chip cookies scattered on a black wood surface.

Condensed Milk Chocolate Chip Cookies

These condensed milk chocolate chip cookies are eggless and filled with puddles of melty gooey chocolate.

Condensed Milk Bread Pudding

Sweet and creamy Condensed Milk Bread Pudding is incredibly easy to make. Customize the bread pudding by adding your favorite mix-ins.

5-Ingredient Condensed Milk Thumbprint Cookies - Yay! For Food

These easy cookies combine the crumbly texture of shortbread cookies with the sweetness of jam.

three pieces of fudge stacked on top of each other

Easy Whiskey Fudge - Raspberries and Kohlrabi

Condensed milk fudge is super easy to make. Sweet, smooth, and creamy rich chocolate fudge gets a boozy kick from spicy whiskey in this homemade whiskey fudge recipe.

Condensed Milk Pound Cake - Spicy Southern Kitchen

This pound cake is sweetened with sweetened condensed milk and topped with fresh berries and whipped cream making it a perfect summer dessert.

Simple Slow Cooker Caramel Dip - Saving Talents

This delicious crockpot slow cooker caramel dip with only four ingredients is a perfect addition to your Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas parties! Using a slow cooker is a great way to make your own caramel sauce.

Strawberry Poke Cake - Salty Side Dish

Strawberry cake is poked and filled with delicious sweetened condensed milk creating a creamy sweet cake. Topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream this cake is perfect for summer strawberry season.

pistachio cardamon ice cream in white bowls

Pistachio Cardamon Ice Cream - Aubrey's Kitchen

This homemade ice cream is super easy, no-churn kulfi, and full of pistachio and cardamom flavor! No ice cream maker is needed! No churn!

Pumpkin Pie Made with Sweetened Condensed Milk - Cooking with Carlee

This recipe uses sweetened condensed milk to make a sweet, smooth, and creamy pumpkin pie.

cranberry gingerbread rice pudding in a red bowl

Cranberry Gingerbread Stovetop Rice Pudding - Food Meanderings

Make this festive and easy, gluten-free Cranberry Gingerbread Stovetop Rice Pudding in under 15 minutes, with condensed milk, cranberries, leftover cooked rice, and no egg!

Sweetened Condensed Milk Cheesecake - Cottage Hill Cottage

This no-bake cheesecake is an easy one-bowl recipe made with just five ingredients. It is creamy and sweet with just a bit of tang.

Red and white Jello cake surrounded by white fabric and lavender.

Bundt Jelly Cake - Sweet and Savory Meals

Serve this beautiful Jelly cake at your next summer BBQ. This dessert is easy to make and all you need are a couple of boxes of Jello, sweetened condensed milk, and gelatin.

Three Ingredient Chocolate Mousse - Bit & Bauble

This simple three-ingredient chocolate mousse is quick and easy to make in just 10 minutes.

slice of pastel de tres leches slice topped with strawberries and blueberries

Pastel de Tres Leches - Cooked by Julie

This light and fluffy tres leches cake recipe uses four types of milk and is topped off with whipped cream. Adding milk to this cake creates a deliciously moist cake.

Millionaire Pie - Spend With Pennies

Millionaire pie is a rich creamy no-bake pie that is loaded with pecans, coconut, pineapple, and cherries.

slice of sweet potato pie topped with whipped cream on a white plate

Sweet Potato Pie - State of Dinner

This classic southern pie is so easy to make, taking just 5 minutes to whip together! It is creamy and delicious!

Nutella Popsicles - Divas Can Cook

Quick and easy Nutella popsicles are better than any store-bought fudgesicle.

squares of peanut butter fudge on a baking sheet

Old Fashioned Easy Peanut Butter Fudge - Sweet Precision

This old-fashioned peanut butter fudge recipe is truly decadent. This is the best recipe if you're short on time in the kitchen and still want a delicious dessert with a rich and creamy peanut butter flavor.

Chocolate Rum Balls - The Kitchen Magpie

Rum balls are fudgy delights filled with a delicious rum flavor.

squares of mint chip fudge on a white cutting board

Mint Chocolate Chip Fudge Recipe - Ann's Entitled Life

The simple homemade fudge recipe for chocolate mint fudge is easy to follow and requires little effort on the part of the chef! It simply tastes delicious and might remind you of Andes mints or mint chocolate chip ice cream.

Fruit Salad with Condensed Milk - Shweta in the Kitchen

This fruit salad is sweet, rich, and creamy the perfect dessert for a party.

peanut butter fudge cookies piled in a brown box

Peanut Butter Fudge Cookies - Soulfully Made

Peanut Butter Fudge Cookies - all the chewiness of fudge wrapped up in the crunchiness of a delicious cookie, rolled in Christmas sugar, and baked to perfection!

Condensed Milk Buttercream (Russian Buttercream) - Cupcake Project

Russian buttercream is made with just two simple ingredients butter and condensed milk.

Coconut Macaroons with Sweetened Condensed Milk - Home Cooked Harvest

These 3-Ingredient Coconut Macaroons are made with sweetened flakey coconut, creamy condensed milk, and a drizzle of melted chocolate. Coconut macaroons with condensed milk are some of the easiest cookies in existence which make them perfect for the busy holidays.

Condensed Milk Baked Caramel Pudding - Island Smile

This custard pudding is made with sweetened condensed milk and is coated with caramel and sugary syrup.

peppermint patties on a white cutting board

Homemade Peppermint Patties - Worn Slap Out

Who knew homemade peppermint patties were this easy? These babies are soft and minty in the middle and covered in a crispy chocolate coating to make the most perfect holiday treat or gift.

Creamy Lemon Pie - Sally's Baking Recipes

Made just like a key lime pie but with lemons instead. This simple pie goes from the mixing bowl to the oven in just 20 minutes.

pile of toffee pecan bars on a white towel

Toffee Pecan Bars - The Sporked Spoon

Learn how to make Toffee Pecan Bars with this classic midwestern recipe.

No-Bake Frozen Margarita Pie - Five Heart Home

This no-bake frozen margarita pie is made with tequila and triple sec. It also has a salty pretzel crust.

Oreo Balls without Cream Cheese - Everyday Family Cooking

Love Oreo balls and sweetened condensed milk?! Try this fabulous recipe with just 4 ingredients!

Flan - Sense and Edibility

Flan is a straightforward, easy-to-make, sweet egg custard topped with a caramel sauce of two simple ingredients made right inside the pan.

Monster Condensed Milk Brownies - Bites with Bri

These Monster Condensed Milk Brownies start with a fudgy dark chocolate brownie and are finished with a buttery M&M and peanut butter chip oatmeal topping. Must I say more? The topping is much easier to make than traditional cookie dough so you can have these ready in no time.