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Dulce de Leche
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 2 cans (14 ounces each) of sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk into a 9x13 inch baking dish and sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and place it in a larger roasting pan. Fill the roasting pan with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the baking dish.
- Carefully transfer the roasting pan to the oven and bake for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the milk is thick and caramelized, stirring every 30 minutes.
- Remove the baking dish from the water bath and let the dulce de leche cool for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.
- Transfer the dulce de leche to a jar and let it cool to room temperature before covering and refrigerating. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
- Enjoy the dulce de leche as a topping for ice cream, pancakes, or as a filling for cakes and pastries.
Dulce de Leche is a rich, creamy caramel-like sauce with origins in Latin America. It is made by slowly heating sweetened milk until it caramelizes, resulting in a luscious, indulgent treat. This delectable confection has a fascinating history, with its roots tracing back to Argentina and Uruguay. Legend has it that Dulce de Leche was accidentally created when a cook left a pot of milk and sugar on the stove for too long, resulting in a delightful caramelized concoction. Today, this beloved treat can be found in various forms, from spreadable to thick and gooey, and is used in a wide array of desserts, such as cakes, pastries, and ice creams. Chefs and home cooks alike cherish this sweet delight, incorporating it into their culinary creations. For the best Dulce de Leche experience, head to Argentina or Uruguay, where you can savor the most authentic and luscious versions of this beloved treat. Whether drizzled over pancakes or sandwiched between cookies, the key to perfecting Dulce de Leche lies in the slow, careful caramelization of the milk and sugar, resulting in a velvety, sweet delight that is simply irresistible.
125 min
2 cups
120 per serving calories
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