Can I use heavy cream + milk instead of evaporated milk?

Yes. Use 1/2 cup cream + 1/2 cup whole milk. Approximates richness. Lacks the cooked-milk flavour.

Using Heavy Cream + Milk Instead of Evaporated Milk

Reviewed by the CupOrGram Editorial TeamSources: King Arthur Baking, USDA FoodData CentralMethodology

Ratio

1/2 cup cream + 1/2 cup whole milk

Good — works well with minor differences

Recipe Adjustment Notes

Approximates richness. Lacks the cooked-milk flavour.

Measurement Variance Note

For 1 cup references, this ingredient can vary by about 6% across brands and measuring methods (237g-267g per cup). For the most reliable substitution result, measure by weight and test a half batch first.

How Heavy Cream + Milk Compares for Evaporated Milk

Quality rating: good. Approximates richness. Lacks the cooked-milk flavour.

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