Dulce De Leche

Dulce de leche is a sweet, creamy caramel-like treat made from sweetened condensed milk, perfect for drizzling over desserts or enjoying by the spoonful.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Latin American

Keyword: dulce de leche, caramel, dessert, sweets, Latin American cuisine

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 1 30

Total Time: 1 35

Servings: cup

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

1 can 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Pour the sweetened condensed milk into a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
Add baking soda to the milk and stir to combine.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer.
Stir the mixture continuously using a wooden spoon.
After 10 minutes, reduce the heat to low and continue stirring.
Cook for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until thickened and golden brown.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
Let it cool slightly before transferring to a glass jar.
Cool completely at room temperature.
Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Sugar: 20g