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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
vegetarian evaporated milk
substitute.
9 vegetarian substitutes for evaporated milk — top pick Milk at 100% function match.
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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
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Whole Milk
8.01 cup : 1/2 cup
Thinner than evaporated; whole milk works in sauces and baking, add 1 tbsp butter for richness
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Cream
7.51 cup : 1 cup
Lighter and thinner; won't give same concentrated richness, works in soups and coffee
7.5
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Whipped Cream
7.51 cup : 1 cup
Chill can overnight and whip thick layer; sweeter and lighter, works for dessert topping
7.5
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Coconut Milk
7.51 cup : 1 cup
Full-fat canned coconut milk; similar thickness for curries, slight coconut flavor
7.5
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Sour Cream
6.01 cup : 1 cup
Tangy and thick; stir into sauces off heat, adds richness and body similar to evaporated milk
6.0
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Heavy Cream
6.01 cup : 1 cup
Richer and fattier; use slightly less, whips and thickens better than evaporated milk
6.0
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Half and Half
6.01 cup : 1 cup
Thinner than evaporated milk; half-and-half won't caramelize the same, works in sauces and soups
6.0
pitfalls to avoid
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Milk: Fresh milk is much thinner — not concentrated
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Milk: Use 3/4 cup milk + 1/4 cup cream for richness
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Skim Milk: Skim milk is very thin — add butter for body
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Whole Milk: Add 1 tbsp butter per cup for richness
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Cream: Add 1 tbsp lemon juice to 1 cup milk first
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Cream: Cream is richer — won't match concentrated texture
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Coconut Milk: Slight coconut flavor in curries
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Sour Cream: Stir sour cream in off heat to prevent curdling
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Heavy Cream: Heavy cream is fattier — use slightly less
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Half and Half: Thinner than evaporated milk — won't caramelize same