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Papaya Milk

A silky-smooth, naturally sweet Taiwanese beverage that blends fresh papaya with evaporated milk and a hint of sugar. Refreshing, creamy, and instantly nostalgic.

5 minEasyServes 2180 cal/serving

TaiwaneseNon-Alcoholic DrinkBlenderVegetarian

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh papaya, peeled, seeded, cubed
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk (or heavy cream)
  • 2 tbsp sugar (or sweetened condensed milk)
  • 1 cup whole milk or water
  • 1 cup ice cubes

Instructions

  1. 1

    Add 1 lb peeled, seeded, cubed fresh papaya to a blender.

  2. 2

    Pour in 1/2 cup evaporated milk (or heavy cream) and 1 cup whole milk or water.

  3. 3

    Add 2 tbsp sugar (or sweetened condensed milk) to taste.

  4. 4

    Add 1 cup ice cubes to the blender.

  5. 5

    Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.

  6. 6

    Pour into glasses and serve immediately.

  7. 7

    Add more ice if desired, and stir well before drinking.

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Questions

What can I use instead of sweetened condensed milk in Papaya Milk?

The entry for Papaya Milk calls for 2 tbsp sugar (or 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 Papaya Milk dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Papaya Milk is 1/2 cup evaporated milk (or heavy cream), 2 tbsp sugar (or sweetened condensed milk), 1 cup whole milk or water. Swap the evaporated milk (or heavy cream) for a plant-based version of the same product; the sugar (or 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 Papaya Milk vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1/2 cup evaporated milk (or heavy cream), 2 tbsp sugar (or sweetened condensed milk) and 1 cup whole milk or water. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan non-alcoholic drink collection.

How many calories are in Papaya Milk?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 180 calories, with 3 g protein, 35 g carbohydrate and 2 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 85 mg sodium.

Can I batch Papaya Milk for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Halved, the papaya drops from 1 lb to 8 oz; doubled, it is 2 lbs. 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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