Microwave Dulce De Leche Recipe

Skip the stovetop stress! This incredibly easy microwave dulce de leche recipe delivers creamy, caramel perfection in just 12 minutes. No exploding cans here! Perfect as a decadent topping for cakes, cookies, ice cream, or as a luscious filling for your favorite desserts. Try it with recipe #456560 for an extra special treat!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Calories 1274.1 kcal
Protein 62g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Microwave Dulce De Leche

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How to Make Microwave Dulce De Leche

  1. Place the unopened can of sweetened condensed milk in a microwave-safe dish.
  2. Add 1/2 cup of water to the dish.
  3. Microwave on high for 2 minutes.
  4. Reduce the power to 50% and microwave in 2-minute intervals, stirring gently after each interval.
  5. Continue microwaving and stirring until the dulce de leche reaches your desired consistency (approximately 8-10 minutes total after the initial 2 minutes).
  6. Once the dulce de leche has reached the desired consistency, remove it carefully from the microwave.
  7. Let cool completely before using. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

45 g

Sugar

863g

Fat

108g

Carbs

71g

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