Twenty-Four Hour Cajeta (Dulce De Leche) by Rick Bayless

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 4

A rich and creamy Twenty-Four Hour Cajeta (Dulce De Leche), perfect to satisfy your sweet cravings

Twenty-Four Hour Cajeta (Dulce De Leche) by Rick Bayless

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

5 min

Cook

10 hours

Ready In

10 hours 5 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

240

Sugar

30g

Fat

Twenty-Four Hour Cajeta (Dulce De Leche) is a Mexican dessert traditionally made with goat's milk. This recipe, by Rick Bayless, combines cow's and goat's milk to create a rich and creamy texture that is perfect to satisfy your sweet cravings. The cooking process is quite long, taking up to 10 hours in total, but the result is worth the effort. Cajeta can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 months and can be used to enhance the flavor of ice cream, cakes, cookies, and other desserts.

Instructions

1.	In a large saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, cinnamon stick, baking soda, and water.
2.	Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently to dissolve sugar.
3.	Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 8-10 hours or until the mixture has thickened and turned a caramel color.
4.	Allow to cool and pour the cajeta into a jar or container. Store in the refrigerator to thicken.

PROS

This rich and creamy dessert features a delicious, caramel flavor.

It can be served alone or as a topping for ice cream, cakes, and other desserts.

CONS

This dessert is high in sugar and calories, and should be enjoyed in moderation.

It takes a long time to make and requires frequent stirring to prevent burning.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this dessert does not provide significant health benefits, the calcium and vitamin D content in the milk used could support healthy bones and teeth.

	2 quarts milk ( cow or half cow and half goat )
	2 cups sugar
	1 stick cinnamon
	1/2 teaspoon baking soda
	1 tablespoon water