**Homemade Dulce de Leche: A Sweet Treat for All Occasions**
Dulce de leche, a delectable caramel sauce with a rich, creamy texture, is a beloved treat in Latin America and beyond. This versatile sauce can be used as a topping for desserts, a filling for pastries, or simply enjoyed on its own. In this article, we present two irresistible recipes for homemade dulce de leche: the classic stovetop method and a quick and easy microwave version. Both recipes yield a luscious, golden-brown sauce that will satisfy your sweet cravings. So, grab your ingredients and let's embark on a culinary journey to create this delectable treat in the comfort of your own kitchen.
HOW TO MAKE DULCE DE LECHE
This is basically sweet, caramelized milk. It's so easy and so delicious. I like it better than caramel sauce on anything you'd use caramel sauce, such as on ice cream, toast, cookies, cakes, brownies, or to pour on people.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Dessert Sauce Recipes
Time 3h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Wash the nail and pound it into the top of can of sweetened condensed milk to make 2 small holes on opposite sides of the top. Remove nail.
- Place the can of condensed milk into a small saucepan and pour in water to reach high up the side of the can. Bring water to a boil; reduce heat to low. Simmer milk in the can for 3 to 4 hours. Milk will slowly turn light to medium brown and become thicker as it cooks. Add more water as it boils down.
- Remove lid from can and pour dulce de leche into a bowl. Whisk to break up any lumps and mix thicker caramel from the bottom into the rest of the syrup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.3 calories, Carbohydrate 26.7 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 64.9 mg, Sugar 26.7 g
HOMEMADE DULCE DE LECHE
Below are two different ways to make this delicious caramel spread: One is more classic-cooking down milk and sugar-but it requires a fair amount of attention and stirring. The other uses sweetened condensed milk and a long, though mostly unattended, time in the oven.
Categories Sauce Milk/Cream Dessert Bake Simmer Gourmet Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Classic menthod:
- Stir together 4 cups milk, 1 1/4 cups sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda in a 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until caramelized and thickened, about 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours. (After about an hour, stir more often as milk caramelizes, to avoid burning.) Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Transfer to a bowl to cool. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.
- Sweetened condensed milk method:
- Heat oven to 425°F with rack in middle. Pour the contents of 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk into a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate and cover tightly with foil. Set plate in a roasting pan and add enough hot water to pan to reach halfway up pie plate. Bake milk in middle of oven 45 minutes. Check water level and add additional, if necessary, then continue to bake 45 minutes more, or until milk is thick and brown. Remove pie plate from water bath and cool, uncovered. Makes about 1 1/4 cups.
HOMEMADE DULCE DE LECHE
Condensed milk gets transformed into a rich, decadent sauce that can be enjoyed on its own or in combination with other desserts. Enjoyed throughout Latin America, this streamlined version relies on just one ingredient and a few simple steps.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield About 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Pour two 14-ounce cans sweetened condensed milk into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Cover with foil and set in a roasting pan; add enough hot water to come halfway up the sides of the dish. Bake at 425 degrees F until thick and dark amber, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Transfer to a food processor and puree until smooth. Refrigerate until thickened, 1 hour. (Makes about 2 cups.)
DULCE DE LECHE
Steps:
- Combine the milk, sugar, vanilla bean and seeds in a large, 4-quart saucepan and place over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved. Once the sugar has dissolved, add the baking soda and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to low and cook uncovered at a bare simmer. Stir occasionally, but do not re-incorporate the foam that appears on the top of the mixture. Continue to cook for 1 hour. Remove the vanilla bean after 1 hour and continue to cook until the mixture is a dark caramel color and has reduced to about 1 cup, approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer. Store in the refrigerator in a sealed container for up to a month.
DULCE DE LECHE
This is a typical sweet from Argentina. You can eat it alone, use it to fill cakes, or serve over bananas, ice-cream or any other dessert!
Provided by JUALONSO
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Dessert Sauce Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring milk to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from heat and strain through cheesecloth. Return to pan.
- Cut vanilla bean in half and pour the seeds in the milk. Stir in the sugar and replace the pan on medium-high heat, stirring constantly until the sugar is dissolved. Just as the milk mixture begins to boil, stir in the baking soda. Reduce the heat to medium, stirring constantly until mixture thickens. When a wooden spoon drawn through the mixture leaves the bottom of the pan visible, and the mixture is light brown in color, remove the pan from the heat.
- Place the pan in an ice bath and stir constantly until dulce de leche is cold. Store in airtight container in refrigerator. Pour into sterile jars, and store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Cholesterol 9.7 mg, Fat 2.4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 89 mg, Sugar 34.2 g
DULCE DE LECHE
There are several ways to make this sweet, caramel spread. Some traditionalists favor boiling an unopened can of sweetened condensed milk on the stovetop. If you go this route, make sure there is always enough water circulating around the can. Others prefer the ease of the oven method, which is slightly faster, too.
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 4h5m
Yield about 1 1/4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- For the stovetop method: Remove the label from the can of sweetened condensed milk. Place 3 to 4 forks upside down on the bottom of a large 6- to 8-quart pot. Place the unopened can on top of the forks and cover with water by a few inches. (The forks help to prevent a vacuum between the bottom of the can and the pot.) Place the pot over high heat until it reaches a simmer, then lower the heat to medium-low or low to maintain a steady simmer for about 3 hours. Add more water to the pot if necessary to ensure that the can is submerged at all times. Let the can cool to room temperature in the water before removing. Open the can and scoop out the contents. The dulce de leche should be dark and caramelized.
- For the oven method: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Place a shallow baking dish in a roasting pan. Pour the sweetened condensed milk into the baking dish and cover the dish with foil. Transfer the roasting pan to the oven and add enough hot water to reach halfway up the sides of the baking dish. Bake until the dulce de leche is dark and caramelized, 60 to 75 minutes, checking the water level occasionally and adding more if needed. Let cool, then whisk until smooth.
- Transfer the dulce de leche to an airtight container, put plastic wrap directly on the surface and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
DULCE DE LECHE
Steps:
- In a large stockpot, add the sugar to the milk. Bring to a boil. Separate with the vinegar. Cook until water disappears and only the solids are left and caramelized (about 3 hours). Serve with queso blanco and/or candied fruits.
DULCE DE LECHE
Steps:
- Slowly cook 6 cups milk, sugar and vanilla bean to a caramel stage. You must constantly stir or it will burn. Deglaze with remaining 4 cups milk and cream, and boil for 1 minute. Cool. When cold add the 1 1/2 cups of raw milk. Strain, chill and pour into an ice cream maker and process for about 7 to 8 minutes.
HOMEMADE DULCE DE LECHE
This is such a simple sauce to make at home. All you need is a little patience and a good wooden spoon!
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Categories dessert
Time 35m
Yield 1 pint
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the milk and sugar. Stir thoroughly to blend.
- Place the milk over medium heat and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer gently, stirring from time to time. The milk and sugar will become "thin" and then eventually "simmer" back together and turn a light brown color. Continue to cook, stirring from time to time, until it the sauce is golden brown. This whole process takes about 25 to 35 minutes. Transfer to a bowl or jar to cool.
QUICK DULCE DE LECHE
Ready in just 10 minutes! Serve with Roasted Apricots.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes 1/4 cup
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine the milk and sugar and cook over medium heat until reduced by half, about 10 minutes. The mixture will turn the color of peanut shells.
DULCE DE LECHE
This rich, creamy caramel sauce is a great way to level up your favourite desserts. It's easy to make and tastes heavenly - try it drizzled over vanilla ice cream
Provided by Charlotte Pike
Categories Condiment, Dessert
Time 25m
Yield Makes around 450 ml
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Put the sugar in a large saucepan. Turn the heat to a medium temperature and carefully melt the sugar. Gently tilt the pan as the sugar melts, rather than stirring, as it will adhere to a spoon or spatula.
- When the sugar is melted, add the butter and stir into the sugar. It will bubble, so take care. Next, add the milk a little at a time, stirring continuously.
- Finally, add the can of condensed milk and stir well until it is fully incorporated. Keep stirring as the dulce de leche bubbles and thickens over a medium heat. It will need a further 5-10 mins of cooking. It will turn a darker shade of brown and take on a slight orange-red hue as it darkens. It should be thick enough to leave a clear channel in the pan when a spoon is run through and then add a pinch of salt. It will firm up as it cools. The dulce de leche can be stored in a jar in the fridge and will keep for up to a month. If not storing in a jar ensure it's covered so a skin doesn't form.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 52 calories, Fat 2 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.05 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use fresh milk: Fresh, whole milk will give your dulce de leche a rich, creamy flavor.
- Cook it low and slow: Dulce de leche takes time to cook, so be patient. Simmering it over low heat will prevent it from scorching and give it a smooth, caramel-like texture.
- Stir it often: Stirring the dulce de leche frequently will help to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan and burning.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pan: A heavy-bottomed pan will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the dulce de leche from scorching.
- Don't overcook it: Dulce de leche is done when it has reached a thick, spreadable consistency. Overcooking it will make it grainy and dry.
- Let it cool completely: Dulce de leche will thicken as it cools, so let it cool completely before using it.
- Store it properly: Dulce de leche can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Dulce de leche is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be used in a variety of ways. It can be spread on toast or crackers, used as a filling for cakes and pastries, or simply enjoyed on its own. With a little patience and care, you can easily make your own dulce de leche at home.
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