Description
Silky smooth dulce de leche from Argentina brings creamy caramel magic to desserts with just milk and sugar. Gentle simmering creates a rich, golden sauce that elevates any sweet treat you’ll adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (14 ounces / 396 grams) sweetened condensed milk
Preparation Ingredients:
- 1 large pot
- 1 heat-safe glass jar or baking dish
Optional Garnish Ingredients:
- 1 pinch salt (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius) and select a glass or ceramic loaf pan for preparing dulce de leche.
- Open a can of sweetened condensed milk and carefully pour the entire contents into the selected loaf pan, ensuring an even distribution across the bottom.
- Create a protective seal by tightly covering the loaf pan with aluminum foil, preventing any moisture from entering during the baking process.
- Position the covered loaf pan inside a larger roasting pan, then gently add hot water from the tap until it reaches approximately halfway up the sides of the smaller pan, creating a water bath environment.
- Carefully transfer the nested pans into the preheated oven and bake for 60 to 70 minutes, periodically checking the water level to ensure it remains consistent.
- After the baking time has elapsed, carefully remove the pans from the oven using heat-resistant mitts and allow the dulce de leche to cool completely at room temperature, which typically takes 1 to 2 hours.
- Once cooled, remove the aluminum foil and whisk the caramelized milk until smooth, then transfer to a clean glass jar with a tight-fitting lid for refrigeration.
- Store the homemade dulce de leche in the refrigerator for up to one week, using it as a delightful topping or ingredient in various desserts.
Notes
- Baking this sweet treat transforms ordinary condensed milk into a luxurious golden caramel with minimal effort.
- Water bath technique ensures gentle, even heating prevents burning and creates smooth, creamy consistency.
- Aluminum foil covering protects the milk from direct heat while allowing slow caramelization process.
- Cooling time is crucial for setting the perfect thick, spreadable texture that’s rich and silky.
- Refrigeration helps maintain freshness and makes this homemade dulce de leche perfect for multiple dessert applications.
- Prep Time: 9 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg