David Lebovitz’s Dulce De Leche

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 16

David Lebovitz's Dulce De Leche: A Sweet and Creamy Caramel

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

5 min

Cook

90 min

Ready In

95 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
	sea salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

210

Sugar

28g

Fat

David Lebovitz's Dulce De Leche is a rich and creamy caramel that is a staple in many Latin American desserts. Made by slowly cooking sweetened condensed milk until it transforms into a thick, velvety caramel sauce, dulce de leche is a versatile ingredient that can be used to add sweetness and depth of flavor to a wide variety of desserts. Whether you're drizzling it over ice cream, using it as a filling for cakes and pastries, or spreading it on toast for a decadent breakfast treat, dulce de leche is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2.	Pour the sweetened condensed milk into a pie plate or shallow baking dish, and sprinkle the top with sea salt.
3.	Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and place it in a large, deep baking dish.
4.	Pour hot water into the large baking dish to create a water bath for the pie plate or baking dish with the milk.
5.	Bake for about 1 1/2 hours, or until the milk has turned a caramel color.
6.	Remove the dish from the water bath and let cool to room temperature before using.

PROS

David Lebovitz’s Dulce De Leche is incredibly easy to make, requiring only two ingredients and a bit of time in the oven.

The result is a rich, velvety caramel that is perfect for drizzling on ice cream, spreading on toast, or using as a filling for cakes and pastries.

CONS

This recipe requires a significant amount of time in the oven, which can make it difficult to fit into a busy schedule.

Additionally, while dulce de leche is delicious, it is not particularly healthy, given its high sugar and calorie content.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While dulce de leche is not a health food, it can be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet in moderation.
The milk used in this recipe provides a source of calcium, potassium, and vitamin D, while the sea salt is a natural source of trace minerals like magnesium and iodine.