Boil canned condensed milk, they said. It's an easy way to make dulce de leche, they said. All well and good until the can explodes, shooting hot, sticky, burnt milk all over your kitchen. It happened to Jane. "I have a huge mess to clean up that stretches ... everywhere," she said in a TikTok.
Sure enough, Carnation condensed milk comes with a warning: "Do not boil unopened can as bursting may occur." According to Serious Eats, when the boiling water evaporates, leaving the metal exposed, the can may warp, split, or yes, explode.
Does that mean you should heed the condensed milk can's warning and never, ever boil it? Not necessarily. People have been making dulce de leche this way for decades. And for good reason — the process is easy and the result tastes great. As a bonus, it requires almost zero clean-up. As long as the can doesn't burst, that is.
To make dulce de leche instead of a small bomb, follow these dos and don'ts. First and most importantly, do fill your pot with plenty of water. Serious Eats recommends two inches above the can. The real danger comes from walking away and letting the water evaporate.
On that note, don't walk away. Boiling canned condensed milk is so simple that it's tempting to set it and forget it. That's exactly how this TikToker had her dulce de leche disaster. "ADHD got me today," she wrote. "Got distracted and forgot I was making Dulce de Leche and the water line went below the can level." Set a timer at regular intervals to remind you to sneak a peek at your pot and refill it with water as necessary.
Once you've boiled your condensed milk for a few hours, you may think you're out of danger. But there's one more rule to remember: Don't open the can right away. The pressure that has built up in that little hunk of steel could release all at once — and its contents with it.
Other Ways To Make Dulce De Leche
A small risk of explosion not small enough for you? Make dulce de leche the old-fashioned way: On the stovetop. Combine milk and sugar in a saucepan, then cook for at least two hours, until it has reached your desired level of caramelization.
If you already have cans of sweetened condensed milk but don't want to try the boiling trick, you have manufacturer-approved options, courtesy of Eagle Brand. Pour the condensed milk into a baking dish and bake. Alternatively, pour it into a double boiler and simmer. Either way, you'll have caramel sauce in about two hours.
Or, if you're really scared, just buy it. Look for dulce de leche, confiture de lait, or milk jam at your local grocery store. That way, you can let the manufacturer deal with the explosion risk and enjoy your dessert in peace. No one's going to say no to Impossible Cake, banoffee pie, or alfajores cookies just because the dulce de leche filling was store-bought.
Once you've boiled your condensed milk for a few hours, you may think you're out of danger. But there's one more rule to remember: Don't open the can right away. The pressure that has built up in that little hunk of steel could release all at once — and its contents with it.
Sweetened condensed milk is high in calories and unsuitable for people with cow's milk protein allergy or lactose intolerance. Its sweet flavor may be off-putting for some and doesn't typically serve as a good substitute for regular milk in recipes.
Because condensed milk is more concentrated than the same volume of regular milk, it contains more lactose. cardiovascular issues are more likely to occur. It can also make insulin resistance worse, which inhibits the body from metabolizing the sugar that leads to type 2 diabetes.
Is it safe to boil my can of sweetened condensed milk to make caramel sauce? No. For safety reasons, we do not recommend heating a can of our condensed milk, opened or unopened. The current can is not designed to withstand high temperatures.
Previous investigations have, in general established the following points: (a) In good condensed milk the total number of bacteria is relatively low, usually but a few hundred per gram, and (b) when such a product is inocu- lated with a culture of bacteria the organisms not only do not grow, but the count often becomes ...
Whether you're eating a spoonful straight from the can or adding it to your marinades, condensed milk is delicious any way you have it. However, we're a bit biased here, and we think it's best enjoyed when paired with strong robusta coffee and made into Vietnamese iced coffee.
Sure enough, Carnation condensed milk comes with a warning: "Do not boil unopened can as bursting may occur." According to Serious Eats, when the boiling water evaporates, leaving the metal exposed, the can may warp, split, or yes, explode.
Place the milk over the boiling water in the double boiler and cover with a lid. Bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Stirring occasionally, simmer for one-and-a-half to two hours, until the milk becomes thick and reaches the desired caramel color.
Melt 200g of butter in the microwave (in a large microwavable bowl) for 2-3 minutes, then add the condensed milk and golden syrup. Whisk the mixture well until the butter is thoroughly incorporated. Heat for 6-7 minutes until it is boiling, stirring thoroughly every minute.
More than likely you might experience severe stomach cramps, have a huge sugar rush, vomit and/or experience diarrhea from the high sugar content. As wonderful as sweetened condensed milk tastes going down, it's quite another experience as your body tries to metabolize it.
For a substitute, simmer 2 cups of almond milk over low heat until the liquid reduces to 1 cup. (This is not a one-to-one alternative. You do need 2 cups of almond milk to make one cup of sweetened condensed milk.) To sweeten this up, you can add 2/3 cup of any type of sugar and mix.
There could be gas, cramps, and stomach discomfort. Because condensed milk is more concentrated than the same volume of regular milk, it contains more lactose. Sweetened condensed milk includes a lot of calories, but it also has a lot of saturated fat, which is dangerous for people with diabetes and heart issues.
Yes, you can boil condensed milk directly in the can. This process is often referred to as “caramelizing” or “making dulce de leche. Why would I want to boil condensed milk in the can? Boiling condensed milk in the can transforms it into a rich and creamy caramel-like spread called dulce de leche.
Simmering a can of full-fat coconut milk with 1/4 cup of sugar will result in another great dairy-free substitute for sweetened condensed milk. Whisk the coconut milk and sugar in a saucepan, bring the mixture to just below boiling and then allow the mixture to simmer for 30 minutes.
Many countries in Southeast Asia, such as Vietnam and Cambodia, use condensed milk to flavor their hot or iced coffee. In Malaysia and Singapore, teh tarik is made from tea mixed with condensed milk, and condensed milk is an integral element in Hong Kong tea culture.
For a substitute, simmer 2 cups of almond milk over low heat until the liquid reduces to 1 cup. (This is not a one-to-one alternative. You do need 2 cups of almond milk to make one cup of sweetened condensed milk.) To sweeten this up, you can add 2/3 cup of any type of sugar and mix.
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