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How to Make Dulce De Leche With Condensed Milk (Crockpot): Dulce De Leche Recipe (Caramel)

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Doce de Leite

Cultural Context

Doce de Leite, a beloved treat in Uruguay and across Latin America, has roots in colonial times when milk and sugar were combined to create a sweet delicacy. This creamy caramel spread is often enjoyed with desserts or as a topping. Today, variations abound, with different regions adding their unique twists, making it a cherished staple in many households.

UruguayanUYdessert
120 min
medium
10 servings
Servings4
milk
sugar
baking soda
vanilla extract

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: powdered milk + water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while powdered milk is cost-effective.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

1

Fill a slow cooker with water up to about an inch high.

2

Place two cans of sweetened condensed milk in the slow cooker, ensuring they are covered by water.

3

Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 8 hours.

4

After 8 hours, switch the slow cooker to warming and let the cans cool for 15-20 minutes.

5

Open the cans carefully and pour the dulce de leche into a mason jar.

Cooking Techniques

simmeringstirring

Equipment Needed

slow cookermason jar

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Dulce de LecheLeche condensada

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