Description
This dulce de leche recipe shows you how to make a rich, creamy, caramel-like sauce with simple ingredients and easy cooking methods. Use it as a spread, drizzle, or dessert filling!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
Boiling Method:
- Remove the label from the can.
- Submerge in a large pot of water, covering by 1-2 inches.
- Simmer for 2-3 hours (2 hours for light, 3 hours for dark).
- Keep the water level consistent, refilling as needed.
- Let the can cool completely before opening.
Baking Method:
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Pour condensed milk into a baking dish, cover with foil.
- Place dish in a larger pan filled with hot water (1-inch depth).
- Bake for 1 hour 45 minutes, stirring halfway.
- Let cool, then whisk until smooth.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Unopened boiled cans last up to 3 months at room temperature.
- Reheat gently if needed for drizzling.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Boiling, Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 60-90
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg