No-Bake Delights- Easy Desserts with Condensed Milk
Written by Deven Bhatia | May 24, 2024
Desserts are meant to fix moods and make the taste buds happy. While they already taste fantastic, adding some extra sweet elements always makes it more fun. And nothing can do the job better than some sweetened condensed milk. Made by reducing cow milk with a whole lot of sugar, this milky delight brings a smile to every dessert lover’s face. Be it the Indian desserts like kheer and rabdi or the Western favorites like mousse and pudding, condensed milk smoothly blends with all of them. Here are a few dessert recipes made with condensed milk.
No-Bake Recipes Utilizing Condensed Milk
Classic Lemon Bars
Ingredients
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Fresh lemon juice
- Lemon zest
- Graham cracker crust
Instructions
To try these sweet and tangy lemon bars, simply combine sweetened condensed milk with lemon juice and zest and mix them well so that the flavor is well absorbed. Once the mixture is ready, pour it into a bar-shaped mold and refrigerate.
While serving, you may add a few berries on top.
Chocolate Fudge
Ingredients
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Dark chocolate
- Butter
- Vanilla extract
Instructions
For that perfect chocolate fudge with the sweetness of condensed milk, simply mix all the ingredients and pour into a pan. Refrigerate the no-bake brownie mixture for a few hours. Once it is out of the refrigerator, cut it into square pieces and serve with some chopped nuts or sea salt on top
Coconut Balls
Ingredients
- condensed milk
- Shredded coconut
- vanilla extract
Instructions
As simple as the recipe sounds, to try this classic Indian dessert, one needs to mix all the ingredients well, shape them into balls, and let them chill. Once the coconut balls are all firm, remove them from the refrigerator, dip them into a rich and smooth chocolate sauce, and serve.
Peanut Butter Pie
Ingredients
- Gather condensed milk
- Creamy peanut butter
- Whipped cream
- A pie crust
Instructions
To try this sweet and flavorful pie recipe, start by blending all the ingredients until smooth. Once the mixture is ready, pour it into the pie crust and refrigerate it for a few hours. Just before serving, drizzle some chocolate syrup over it.
Mango Mousse
Ingredients
- Ripe mangoes
- Whipped cream
- Condensed milk
Instructions
With the scorching summer being here, try this classic mango dessert at home. To follow this recipe, just blend the mangoes until smooth and mix them with the sweetened condensed milk. Now, gently fold in the whipped cream and chill the mousse in the fridge. Before serving, don’t forget to garnish it with some mint leaves or diced fruits.
Cheesecake Jars
Ingredients
- Cream cheese
- Lemon juice
- Crushed graham crackers
- Condensed milk
Instructions
To add this classic no-bake dessert to your party menu, simply mix the cream cheese and condensed milk along with a hint of lemon juice. Add the crushed Graham crackers at the bottom of the serving jar and layer the creamy mixture on top of that. For some added taste, one may top the cheesecake with some berry compote.
Chocolate Truffles
Ingredients
- Condensed milk
- Cocoa powder
- Chocolate
- Butter
Instructions
Truffles are all about enjoying an unmatched level of chocolatey indulgence. To bring these to your dessert table, simply cook all the ingredients together and chill them well in the refrigerator. Now, once chilling is done, shape them into bite-sized balls and coat them with cocoa powder.
Key Lime Pie Recipe
Ingredients
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Key lime juice
- Lime zest
- A pie crust
Instructions
To try this tangy, sweet pie recipe, simply combine the lime juice, condensed milk, and lime zest. Once the mixture is ready, pour it into the pie crust and refrigerate until set. For some added indulgence, serve it with a dollop of whipped cream on top.
Coffee Cream Dessert
Ingredients
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Whipped cream
- Strong coffee
- Vanilla extract
Instructions
Coffee and cream perfectly blend with each other. Condensed milk makes this even better. For this easy and simple dessert, simply mix the coffee and condensed milk. Gently fold in the whipped cream. Chill in the refrigerator until firm. And serve it with chocolate shavings and enjoy.
Tiramisu Cups Recipe
Ingredients
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Mascarpone cheese
- Espresso coffee
- Ladyfingers
Instructions
To bring the touch of an Italian elegance to your dessert table with this tiramisu recipe, start by dipping the ladyfingers in espresso. Now, layer the serving glasses with sweetened condensed milk. Place the ladyfingers and layer them with a mixture of mascarpone cheese. Just before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder for added flavor.
Fruit Tartlets Recipe
Ingredients
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Cream cheese
- Fresh fruits
- Tart shells
Instructions
To try this sweet and fruity recipe, start by blending the sweetened condensed milk and cream cheese until smooth. Fill shells with this mixture and top with your fresh fruits. Serve it with some honey drizzle on top for some added sweetness.
Pineapple Cream Dessert Recipe
Ingredients
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Whipped cream
- Crushed pineapple and cookies
Instructions
If you want this dessert for a summer brunch, start by layering cookies at the bottom of a dish. Now, combine the crushed pineapple with sweetened condensed milk and whipped cream. Once the mixture is ready, layer the cookies with this fruity, creamy mixture. Add some toasted coconut on top to enhance its texture.
Raspberry Ripple
Ingredients
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Raspberries
- Whipped cream
- Lemon juice
Instructions
To follow this recipe, gently swirl the mashed raspberries into a fine blend of lemon-infused sweetened condensed milk and creamy whipped cream. Once the mixture is ready, top it with some fresh raspberries and serve.
Banoffee Pie
Ingredients
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Bananas
- Whipped cream pie crust
- Coffee
Instructions
This perfect collaboration of banana and coffee is simply exquisite. To make this dessert, layer slices of bananas and rich coffee with condensed milk onto a golden pie crust base. Allow it to chill in the refrigerator and serve it with a dollop of whipped cream on top.
S'mores Bars
Ingredients
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Chocolate chips
- Graham crackers
- Marshmallows
Instructions
To try this fancy yet simple dessert, start layering the graham crackers and cover them with a mixture of melted chocolate chips and luscious marshmallows. Serve it with a scoop of smooth vanilla ice cream.