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Last Updated: December 22, 2023
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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.
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- Canned evaporated milk (enough to substitute the amount of cream you are replacing)
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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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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.
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Do I add sugar and vanilla?
Adding a small amount of confectioner's sugar is a better option than normal sugar. A few drops of vanilla is all right too.
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This would also be a good time to add unflavored gelatin to use as a stabilizer, follow directions on gelatin envelope.
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This also makes a delicious dessert on its own when topped with grated dark chocolate, chopped glacé cherries and chopped almonds.
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Evaporated milk still has many calories; it's not a cream calorie substitute!
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- Ice cube trays
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