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Milk
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Much thinner; evaporated milk is concentrated, use 3/4 cup milk + 1/4 cup cream for closer match
10.0
evaporated milk substitutes
9 substitutes · avg score 7.6 · Evaporated milk — unsweetened cow's milk with about 60% of its water removed, canned and shelf-stable. Used in creamy soups, baked mac and cheese, fudge, caramels, and pumpkin pie.
quick swaps (averaged across uses)
02
Skim Milk
10.01/4 tbsp : 2 tbsp
Very thin; skim milk lacks the richness of evaporated, add 1 tbsp butter per cup
10.0
03
Whole Milk
8.01 cup : 1/2 cup
Thinner than evaporated; whole milk works in sauces and baking, add 1 tbsp butter for richness
8.0
04
Cream
7.51 cup : 1 cup
Lighter and thinner; won't give same concentrated richness, works in soups and coffee
7.5
05
Whipped Cream
7.51 cup : 1 cup
Chill can overnight and whip thick layer; sweeter and lighter, works for dessert topping
7.5
06
Coconut Milk
7.51 cup : 1 cup
Full-fat canned coconut milk; similar thickness for curries, slight coconut flavor
7.5