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Dulce De Leche

Dulce de leche is a creamy, caramel-like sauce made by slowly heating sweetened milk, perfect for drizzling over desserts or enjoying straight from the jar.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Latin American
Keyword: dulce de leche, caramel sauce, Latin American dessert
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 60kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract optional

Instructions

  • Open the can of sweetened condensed milk.
  • Pour the milk into a saucepan.
  • Add the baking soda and stir well.
  • Heat the mixture over medium-low heat.
  • Stir continuously to prevent sticking.
  • Cook for about 1 hour, stirring frequently.
  • Watch for the color to change to a golden brown.
  • Once thickened, remove from heat.
  • Add vanilla extract, if using, and stir to combine.
  • Let it cool before transferring to a jar.

Nutrition

Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 1.5g