Can I substitute evaporated milk?

[goodgiver]

I was just wondering if a person cold substitute evaporated milk for cream in a recipe? I use so very little cream that I really hate to buy a container for such a little bit. I will not be whipping it.

 

[Alix]

What are you doing with it? Depending on what you need to do it should be fine.

 

[jennyema]

Alix is right, it depends on what you are making but the general answer is yes. It's done all the time to cut down on the fat while still getting a creamy mouthfeel.

 

[Katie H]

I've done it often with great success.

 

[Uncle Bob]

http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f22/cream-37147.html

You might look here also

 

[ironchef]

It depends on the recipe. In some sauce recipes, you cannot use evaporated milk because it will cause the sauce to seperate.