Questions
Is there a substitute for sweetened condensed milk in Malta con Leche?
The entry for Malta con Leche calls for 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk. In its place: There is no quick swap. Simmer two cups of milk with two thirds of a cup of sugar until reduced by half, about 35 minutes.
Can I make Malta con Leche dairy-free?
Yes. The dairy in Malta con Leche is 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk, 1/2 cup whole milk, chilled. Swap the sweetened condensed milk for a plant-based version of the same product; the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.
Is Malta con Leche vegan?
No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk and 1/2 cup whole milk, chilled. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan non-alcoholic drink collection.
How many calories are in Malta con Leche?
One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 280 calories, with 6 g protein, 52 g carbohydrate and 5 g fat, plus 110 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.
Can I batch Malta con Leche for a group?
Yes. As written it serves 2. Halved, the malta drops from 12 fl oz to 6 fl oz; doubled, it is 24 fl oz. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To make a pitcher, multiply everything and stir over ice at the end.
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