Milk Powder + Water Substitute for Evaporated Milk: Exact Ratio
Looking for a evaporated milk substitute? Milk Powder + Water works as a direct replacement. Use 1/3 cup milk powder + 3/4 cup warm water in any recipe that calls for evaporated milk. This swap works best for baking, soups, emergency substitute.
Best Substitute
Milk Powder + Water
1/3 cup milk powder + 3/4 cup warm water
Whisk until dissolved. Use double the normal powder-to-water ratio for milk to match evaporated milk's concentration.
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.
Milk Powder + 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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Heavy Cream + Water 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use milk powder + water instead of evaporated milk?
Yes, you can use milk powder + water as a substitute for evaporated milk. Use 1/3 cup milk powder + 3/4 cup warm water. Whisk until dissolved. Use double the normal powder-to-water ratio for milk to match evaporated milk's concentration.
How much milk powder + water equals evaporated milk?
Use 1/3 cup milk powder + 3/4 cup warm water to replace evaporated milk with milk powder + water. Works best for baking, soups, emergency substitute.
What is the best substitute for evaporated milk?
Milk Powder + Water is a popular substitute for evaporated milk. Use 1/3 cup milk powder + 3/4 cup warm water for a 1-to-1 replacement. See all 6 alternatives on our evaporated milk substitute page.