Dulce De Leche Recipe

Transform a simple can of sweetened condensed milk into luscious, homemade dulce de leche! This incredibly easy recipe delivers rich, caramel perfection in just over an hour. Perfect for drizzling over desserts, filling pastries, or enjoying on its own – it's a flavor explosion you won't want to miss. This recipe complements recipe #260044 for a delicious culinary pairing.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 91 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 3.3 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Dulce De Leche

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How to Make Dulce De Leche

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Place one (14-ounce) can of sweetened condensed milk into a glass pie plate or a shallow, oven-safe baking dish.
  3. Gently stir in a pinch (about 1/8 teaspoon) of sea salt.
  4. Cover the pie plate tightly with aluminum foil.
  5. Carefully place the pie plate into a larger roasting pan. Pour enough hot water into the roasting pan to come halfway up the sides of the pie plate.
  6. Bake for 70-75 minutes, or until the dulce de leche is deeply browned and caramelized.
  7. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
  8. Once cooled, whisk the dulce de leche until completely smooth and creamy.
  9. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  10. For best results, gently warm in a warm water bath or microwave before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

61g

Fat

7g

Carbs

5g