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It's About Time You Tried Making Ice Cream With Canned Condensed Milk By Lottë Reford and Daily Meal Staff Oct. 24, 2025 3:30 pm EST

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If canned sweetened condensed milk isn't already a staple in your pantry, it might be time to consider making a change. This sweet liquid has hundreds of different functions in baking and cooking recipes, from sweetening a warm cup of coffee to doubling as an equally decadent alternative to caramel sauce .

While many are familiar with its more common uses, some might be surprised to learn that canned sweetened condensed milk can also be the perfect ingredient to use when making homemade ice cream. A big bonus to using this ingredient? There's no churning needed; you'll just need a little elbow grea

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