Dulce De Leche (Latin American Caramel Spread)

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 2

How to make Dulce De Leche (Latin American Caramel Spread)

by The Chefin Spread

Prep

5 min

Cook

2 hours

Ready In

2 hours and 5 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

	4 cups whole milk
	1 1/4 cups sugar
	1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
	1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

1 jar

Calories

50 per serving

Sugar

12g

Fat

Dulce De Leche, also known as Candied Milk or Milk Jam, is a traditional Latin American dessert spread that originated in Argentina. It is made by simmering sweetened condensed milk or regular milk with sugar until it thickens and turns into a caramel color. Dulce De Leche can be enjoyed on its own or used as a topping for many desserts, or even spread on toast. Its rich flavor and creamy texture make it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

Instructions

1.	In a large pot, heat the milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and baking soda over medium heat.
2.	Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to low.
3.	Simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 1-2 hours or until the mixture has thickened and turned a caramel color.
4.	Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
5.	Transfer the Dulce De Leche to a glass jar and let it cool to room temperature before serving or storing in the fridge for later use.

PROS

Dulce De Leche is a tasty and versatile spread that can be used in many desserts such as cakes, cookies, or ice cream.

It adds a rich caramel flavor to any recipe.

CONS

Dulce De Leche is high in calories and sugar, thus it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

It requires a lot of patience and attention when cooking as it can easily burn or become grainy in texture.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Dulce De Leche is not particularly healthy as it is high in calories and sugar.
However, it contains a significant amount of calcium and proteins from the milk used in the recipe.