SOS: Evaporated Milk Substitute?

Question

I neglected to read my recipe for pumpkin pie carefully. Saw I had one can of evaporated milk in the pantry and figured I was good. Lo and behold: the recipe calls for 3 cups of evaporated milk, so one can won't do. I have coconut milk and sweetened condensed milk on the shelf and whole milk and heavy cream in the fridge. Can I use any combination of these to come up with the additional 12 ounces I need?

Margot M. · Answer

Thanks, Julie! You're the best. I'll keep this for future reference. I hope you—and all Food52ers—have a very happy Thanksgiving.

Margot M. · Answer

Silly me. I looked at the recipe again, and I see that it's for TWO pies. So, I have what I need, But I'd love to know the hack for the next time I'm in a pinch.

Julie V. · Answer

Hi Margot!Hopefully we can save you a trip to the grocery store the day before Thanksgiving. It sounds like you might be in luck with what you already have in your fridge. Here's a list of five substitutes for evaporated milk, including whole milk and heavy cream! https://food52.com/blog...- Julie at Food52

SOS: Evaporated Milk Substitute?

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