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Dulce de Leche

Cultural Context

Dulce de Leche, meaning 'sweet milk' in Spanish, has roots in Latin America, particularly in countries like Argentina and Mexico. Traditionally made by slowly cooking milk and sugar, it has become a beloved treat, often used in desserts, pastries, and as a topping. Today, it enjoys global popularity, with variations found in many cultures, including the Middle East and Europe.

Latin AmericanBZdessert
120 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
5 cups sugar
2 cups powdered milk
1 and 1/2 cups water

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk is more affordable.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with potential health benefits, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

1

Put 5 cups of sugar, 2 cups of powdered milk, and 1 and 1/2 cups of water in a pan.

2

Mix everything very well with the heat still off.

3

Turn the heat to medium and keep stirring constantly.

4

Observe the color change of the mixture; this indicates it's the ideal point.

5

Turn off the heat and set it aside to cool a bit, ensuring it doesn't cool completely to avoid hardening.

6

Transfer the dulce de leche to a butter dish for easier serving later.

7

Let it sit for about 10 minutes until it cools completely.

8

Cut into pieces to show the perfect consistency.

9

Serve on a plate.

Cooking Techniques

simmeringstirring

Equipment Needed

panbutter dish

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Leche condensadaSweetened milk

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