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18 Best Rated Dishes With Condensed Milk

Last update: Sun Feb 16 2025
18 Best Rated Dishes With Condensed Milk
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Pudim de leite condensado
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This traditional Brazilian dessert is a type of creamy, caramel-coated custard flan. Although there are as many variations on the dessert as there are families in Brazil (and throughout Latin America), the standard ingredients of pudim de leite condensado include sweetened condensed milk, regular whole milk, eggs, and sugar.


To make the custard, the condensed milk mixture is typically poured into round molds or cake pans that have been coated with a simple caramel sauce, before it is baked in a water bath until it’s become firm and set. According to popular belief, this simple dessert is thought to have evolved from an old Portuguese dish known as pudim de priscos, an invention that has been attributed to a certain Portuguese priest named Manuel Joaquim Machado, also known as Father Priscos. 
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It is said that if Brazil had to declare a national dessert, it would most likely be mousse de maracujá, or passion fruit mousse. The dessert consists of fresh passion fruit, sweetened milk, and creme de leite, a product similar to evaporated milk.


Since it is quick and easy to prepare mousse de maracujá, it is a staple of numerous Brazilian bakeries, restaurants, and dinner parties. It is recommended to serve the mousse in parfait glasses and top it with whipped cream as the best way to enjoy its decadent, tropical flavors.

MOST ICONIC Mousse de maracujá

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Pavé is a popular Brazilian layered dessert that is similar to tiramisu and does not need baking, and consists of a combination of ladyfinger biscuits, cream, eggs, condensed milk, and chocolate. It is a traditional dessert in Brazil, where every household has its own variation, so there are recipes for strawberry, pineapple, white chocolate, coconut, and peanut pavé, amongst others.


The only important thing is to serve this dessert cold and enjoy its unique flavors, textures, and varieties.

MOST ICONIC Pavê

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Brigadeiro is a decadent Brazilian dessert made by heating three key ingredients together - unsalted butter, cocoa powder, and condensed milk, which are then rolled into a small ball, similar in shape to a truffle. First made in the 1940s, when fruit and sweets were in short supply, brigadeiro was born out of creativity with just a few ingredients.


According to one legend, Brigadeir Eduardo Gomes was running for presidency in 1945 with a slogan that said "Vote for Brigadeir, he's handsome and single". The slogan won over a lot of girls who baked and sold the sweets in order to raise funds for Brigadeir's campaign. 

MOST ICONIC Brigadeiro

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Beijinhos, literally translated to little kisses, are popular Brazilian treats made from sweetened condensed milk, butter, and coconut. Rolled into tiny balls, topped with some more shredded coconut and a clove on top, beijinhos are traditionally served at children's birthday parties, but loved by young and old alike.


Beijinho is the coconut version of the popular Brazilian dessert brigadeiro, made with cocoa powder instead of coconut. The sweet treats can also be used as a filling for dried plums, in which case the dessert is called olho-de-sogra, literally translated to mother-in-law's eyes

MOST ICONIC Beijinho

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Ube halaya is a famous Filipino dessert made with purple yam. It is easily prepared by cooking mashed purple yams in plain milk, coconut milk, or condensed milk alongside sugar and vanilla essence. When set, it results in a slightly sweet treat that has a sticky texture and a unique purple color.


Even though it can be eaten plain, ube halaya is often incorporated into other Filipino desserts or eaten as a creamy spread. It can be served well-chilled or lukewarm and is usually sprinkled with toasted coconut flakes or latik - the crispy Filipino coconut curds.

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Baba de camelo is a type of caramel mousse that hails from Portugal. It is made with sweetened condensed milk that is usually cooked until it transforms into thick and caramelized dulce de leche. In some variations, condensed milk is not cooked, or it can be replaced with canned dulce de leche.


Egg yolks and whipped egg whites are then incorporated into chilled milk, creating a creamy dessert with a light texture. Baba de camelo can be served in smaller, individual-sized portions or a large bowl. It is typically garnished with slivered or ground almonds and should be enjoyed well-chilled. 
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Crema volteada (lit. upside-down cream) is the Peruvian version of the Spanish flan and the French crème caramel, prepared with sugar, condensed milk, evaporated milk, vanilla essence, and eggs. The vanilla-flavored custard made with milk and eggs is covered in caramel sauce, making the dessert sweet and rich.


This dessert is beloved throughout the country, and it can be served cold or at room temperature.

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Suspiro de limeña is a traditional dessert originating in Lima, consisting of two main components: manjar blanco caramel cream, and fluffy meringue. The manjar blanco component consists of milk, sugar, egg yolks, and vanilla, while the meringue is made with egg whites enriched with pisco or port wine and dusted with cinnamon.


The dessert is usually layered in individual bowls or glasses where manjar blanco goes on the bottom, and the meringue goes on top. It can be served either well-chilled or at room temperature. Suspiro was invented by the wife of a poet named Jose Galvez, while the poet himself gave it a name, which translates to Lima lady's sigh.

MOST ICONIC Suspiro de limeña

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Papitas de leche are traditional sweet treats (or milk truffles) originating from Venezuela. These small desserts are made with simple ingredients such as sugar, condensed milk, powdered milk, and cloves. Papitas de leche are instantly recognizable due to the cloves that are studded into the center of each papita.


The dry ingredients are first mixed in a bowl, and the condensed milk is added after that. The mixture should be smooth and firm. It’s rolled into small balls, and a clove is stuck into each papita de leche before they’re enjoyed. These small desserts are ideal for festive events and gatherings.

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Sweet Pie
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