Homemade Dulce De Leche
Diet : GF, Eggless, NF.
Calories: 7
Adjust Servings Here: 2 cups
Description
Rich, creamy, and delicious dulce de leche can take any dessert to the next level. Below are two methods to make your own. One is the traditional method of using milk with sugar, and the second using condensed milk in a can.
Ingredients
Traditional dulce de leche
- 4 cup (1 liter) Milk full-fat
- 1 cup (200 g) sugar
- ¼ tsp Baking soda
- ¼ cup (60 g) Butter unsalted
- 1 tsp Vanilla
Dulce de leche in a can
- 1 can (396 g) Condensed milk (14 oz)
Instructions
1. Traditional dulce de leche
- Boil - Place milk in a heavy-bottom saucepan over medium to low heat and let come to an almost boil. Then, turn the heat down to an almost simmer and continue to simmer stirring frequently – almost every 3 to 5 minutes.4 cup Milk
- Simmer - When the milk has reduced to about half, add the sugar and continue to simmer on low stirring frequently. Next, add 2 tbsp water to the baking soda to the milk.1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup Butter, 1/4 tsp Baking soda
- Sweeten - Cook the milk on a low simmer until it is reduced to about 1/3 of its original volume. Then, add the butter and vanilla extract. And continue to cook on low, stirring continuously.1 tsp Vanilla
- Cool - When the milk is thick and about 1/3 its original volume (1½ cups) take it off the heat. Then, pour into a clean mason jar or glass container. Let it cool completely at room temperature. Then, store it in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
2.. Dulce de leche in a can
- Place the can of condensed milk in a pot of water. The water must be at least 3 inches above the can. Place on the stovetop on medium-high heat until it comes to a boil. Once it comes to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer. Continue to simmer on medium-low for about 3 hours, adding more hot water to the pot.
- After three hours, turn the heat off and let the can cool in the water for another hour. When the water is warm, remove the can and open it. Next, pour the contents into a bowl or mason jar and give it a good stir this will combine all the uneven cooking in the can. This can now be used or stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Oven Dulce de leche
- Preheat the oven at 425F/ 220C/ Gas Mark 6.
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk into a baking dish (preferable glass) and cover it with an aluminum foil. Then place the baking dish in a roasting pan. Pour water into the roasting pan enough to come halfway up the sides of the baking dish.
- Bake for 90 minutes stirring at least once or twice to help even cook it evenly. When done, leave it to cool naturally. Cooling will help thicken it more.
Slow cooker dulce de leche
- Place the sealed cans of condensed milk in the slow cooker. Fill it with water halfway up to cans. Cover and cook for 8 to 10 hours on low heat.
Instant pot dulce de leche
- Set the rack in the bottom of the instant pot.
- Open the cans of condensed milk and cover them tightly with aluminum foil. Place the cans in the instant pot with enough water to come halfway up to the sides of the jars.
- Set to pressure for 35 minutes. Then, follow the quick-release carefully and open the instant pot. Gently pick the cans out of the IP and open the foils. Pour the contents into a bowl and stir with a whisk.
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