Heavy Cream + Water Substitute for Evaporated Milk: Exact Ratio
Looking for a evaporated milk substitute? Heavy Cream + Water works as a direct replacement. Use 1/2 cup heavy cream + 1/2 cup water in any recipe that calls for evaporated milk. This swap works best for soups, sauces, baking.
Best Substitute
Heavy Cream + Water
1/2 cup heavy cream + 1/2 cup water
Mix to approximate evaporated milk's fat content and consistency. Rich but effective.
Tips When Replacing Evaporated Milk in Recipes
Evaporated milk's concentrated dairy flavor and creamy body come from its reduced water content. The heating process also creates a subtle caramelized note that enriches recipes. When reconstituted with equal parts water, it becomes regular milk.
What Is Evaporated Milk and Why Substitute It?
Shelf-stable milk with about 60% of the water removed through heating. Unsweetened with a slightly caramelized flavor, it is used in pumpkin pie, fudge, macaroni and cheese, and creamy soups.
Heavy Cream + Water is one of 6 alternatives you can use instead of evaporated milk. For a complete list of evaporated milk substitutes with ratios and cooking tips, visit the full evaporated milk substitute page.
What Else Can I Use Instead of Evaporated Milk?
Regular Milk (reduced) instead of Evaporated Milk
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Half-and-Half instead of Evaporated Milk
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Coconut Milk (canned) instead of Evaporated Milk
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Oat Milk (reduced) instead of Evaporated Milk
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Milk Powder + Water instead of Evaporated Milk
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use heavy cream + water instead of evaporated milk?
Yes, you can use heavy cream + water as a substitute for evaporated milk. Use 1/2 cup heavy cream + 1/2 cup water. Mix to approximate evaporated milk's fat content and consistency. Rich but effective.
How much heavy cream + water equals evaporated milk?
Use 1/2 cup heavy cream + 1/2 cup water to replace evaporated milk with heavy cream + water. Works best for soups, sauces, baking.
What is the best substitute for evaporated milk?
Heavy Cream + Water is a popular substitute for evaporated milk. Use 1/2 cup heavy cream + 1/2 cup water for a 1-to-1 replacement. See all 6 alternatives on our evaporated milk substitute page.