Crock Pot Dulce De Leche Recipe

Transform ordinary sweetened condensed milk into luscious, homemade dulce de leche with minimal effort! This slow-cooker recipe requires only one ingredient and creates the perfect caramel base for countless desserts. Simply simmer sealed cans in your crock pot for hours, and you'll be amazed by the rich, creamy result. Perfect for busy cooks!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 482 mins
Calories 91 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Crock Pot Dulce De Leche

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How to Make Crock Pot Dulce De Leche

  1. Carefully remove the labels from two (14-ounce) cans of sweetened condensed milk.
  2. Place the cans on their sides in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  3. Gently pour enough water into the slow cooker to cover the cans by at least one inch.
  4. Ensure the cans remain fully submerged in water throughout the cooking process; add more water as needed.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the dulce de leche reaches your desired consistency (it will thicken considerably).
  6. Once cooking is complete, carefully remove the cans from the slow cooker using tongs or oven mitts.
  7. Allow the cans to cool completely to room temperature before opening. Do not attempt to open them while hot to avoid potential explosions.
  8. **Important:** Use only undamaged, non-dented cans of sweetened condensed milk. Damaged cans may leak or explode during cooking.
  9. Once cooled, carefully open the cans and enjoy your homemade dulce de leche! Use it as a topping for ice cream, cakes, or as a filling for pastries. The possibilities are endless!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

61g

Fat

7g

Carbs

5g