Irresistible and decadent condensed milk brownies with chocolate, dark cocoa powder, and cream cheese โ they are easy to make and a perfect treat for any occasion. ย
These delicious condensed milk brownies are pure happiness, a must-try for any brownie lover! They are rich, chocolatey, satisfying, and baked to perfection; their taste is heavenly, and their texture irresistible - some of the best brownies I have ever made.
Check out more brownies and blondies: Tiramisu Brownies, Chocolate Cherry Brownies, Easter Mini Egg Brownies, Brownie Blondies, or White Chocolate and Raspberry Blondies.ย
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Recipe ingredients
Chocolate: You can use semi-sweet or dark chocolate, whatever you prefer. I mainly go for dark, about 70% cocoa, but anything between 55 and 80% should be ok; a matter of personal taste.
- I usually use chocolate bars (more economical and often better-tasting), but dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips are also fine.
Sweetened condensed milk is the key ingredient in this recipe. It adds sweetness, richness, and flavor to the brownies. Use more to make Coconut Balls or Pumpkin Pie with Pecan Crust.
Full-fat cream cheese. The cheese should be softened and at room temperature. It adds tanginess to the condensed milk mixture, cutting through the sweetness and richness of the milk. It also contributes to the browniesโ texture, making them slightly creamy and so appealing.ย
Unsalted butter of the best quality. I prefer European-style butter, with 81% fat. I would not use reduced-fat, watery butter.
Other ingredients: Brown sugar, three large eggs at room temperature, all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
See the recipe card for complete information on ingredients and quantities.
How to make brownies with sweetened condensed milk?
Preheat the oven, grease, and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
Melt butter and chocolate in a small saucepan over very low heat; stir often (1). Remove and let cool while you beat the sugar and the eggs.
Wet ingredients: Beat the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract with an electric hand mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy (2), then carefully add the melted chocolate mixture. You can also use a stand mixer with a paddle attachment.
Dry ingredients: Mix flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt in a separate mixing bowl, sieve them over the chocolate mix, and stir gently until the ingredients are just combined. Donโt overmix (3).
Pour the batter into the prepared pan (4).
Topping: Mix condensed milk and cream cheese until smooth. Spread over the brownie batter (5).
Gently marble the mixture with a fork (6). Donโt overdo it; the two components should be only slightly mixed.ย
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out with just a few crumbs sticking to it. The toothpick should not be covered in the batter but should not be completely dry or clean either; the brownies will continue to cook slightly while cooling in the dish (7).
Let the sweetened condensed milk brownies cool completely, remove them from the dish, and cut them into squares just before serving. You could serve them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if you like.
Tipsย
Most important tip: Always use a digital kitchen scale in baking; it guarantees the best results (the Amazon affiliate link opens in a new tab).
In case you overbake them: I overbaked these sweetened condensed milk brownies once. I forgot to set the timer, and they must have been in the oven for at least 10 minutes longer than needed. Needless to say, they were dry, crumbly, and hard to swallow.ย
However, I didnโt have the heart to throw them away, so I froze them, thinking I would use them to make pop cakes someday.
After about a month or so, I thawed a couple, and surprise! They were absolutely amazing, as if freshly baked, delicious, moist brownies, not dry at all!
How to store them?
Refrigerate the condensed milk brownies in an airtight container for 4-5 days, but bring them to room temperature before serving.
Freeze the baked brownies on a baking sheet or large plate. Once solid, transfer them to an airtight container or a freezer bag. This way, you can remove individual pieces whenever you crave some brownies with condensed milk.
Freeze them for up to 3 months, thaw them in the fridge, and bring them to room temperature before serving.
Refrigerate leftover sweetened condensed milk in an airtight container or closed jar; it lasts 1-2 weeks. Please donโt leave the milk in the can; make sure you transfer it to an appropriate container.
โRecipe FAQs
Overmixing the batter can introduce more air into it, leading to a lighter and cake-like texture. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined to achieve a fudgier consistency.
Overbaking them can result in cakey brownies as well. Start checking for doneness a few minutes before the recommended baking time, and remove them from the oven as soon as a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Incorrect ratios of ingredients: The proportions of flour, fat, and liquid can affect the texture of the brownies. That's why I recommend using a kitchen scale and not cups to measure the ingredients.
No. They are distinct products and should not be substituted for each other. The primary difference lies in the sugar content. Condensed milk is sweetened with added sugar, whereas evaporated milk is unsweetened.
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๐ Recipe
Condensed Milk Brownies
Equipment
- Baking dish of about 10x8 inches/ 25x20 cm Note 1
- Small saucepan
- Large bowl
Ingredients
- 1 stick + 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Note 2
- 5.5 oz chocolate semi-sweet or dark, 55-70% cocoa, Note 3
- โ cup light brown sugar
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Note 2
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- โ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- a pinch of salt
- ยพ cup sweetened condensed milk at room temperature
- โ cup full-fat cream cheese softened
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF (180ยฐC). Grease and line the baking dish with parchment paper.
- Melt: Cut the butter into cups and chop the chocolate. Place them in a small saucepan and melt them on very low heat, often stirring. Remove from the heat and let cool while you mix the rest of the ingredients.1 stick + 1 tablespoon unsalted butter + 5.5 oz chocolate
- Wet ingredients: Beat the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Carefully mix in the butter-chocolate mixture.โ cup light brown sugar + 3 large eggs + 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Dry ingredients: Mix flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Sieve the mixture over the wet ingredients and mix gently until the ingredients are just combined. Donโt overmix.1 cup all-purpose flour + 1 teaspoon baking powder + โ cup unsweetened cocoa powder + a pinch of salt
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Topping: Mix condensed milk and cream cheese until smooth. Carefully spread the mixture over the brownie batter in the baking dish. Use a fork to marble the batter gently, but donโt overdo it; the two components should be only slightly mixed.ยพ cup sweetened condensed milk + โ cup full-fat cream cheese
- Bake the brownies for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out with just a few crumbs of batter sticking to it. The toothpick should not be covered in the batter but should not be completely dry or clean either; the brownies will continue to cook slightly while cooling in the dish.
- Let cool completely in the baking dish, remove them, and cut them into squares just before serving.
Notes
- Scale: I strongly recommend using a digital baking scale in baking (the Amazon affiliate link opens in a new tab); it guarantees the best results. This recipe contains too many ingredients that cannot be adequately measured when using cups: butter, flour, or cream cheese.
- Baking dish size alternatives: 9x9 ยฝ (23x24 cm) or 10x10 inches (25x25 cm)
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