DessertArgentina

Dulce De Leche

Name: Dulce De Leche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Argentina
Ingredients: 1 Litre Milk; 300g Sugar; 1/4 tsp Baking Powder; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Dulce De Leche is a classic Argentina dessert that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully baked or prepared featuring Milk, Baking Powder and Vanilla Extract, the components balance delicate sweetness and satisfying texture.

Enjoy warm or chilled alongside fresh vanilla custard, whipped cream, or a freshly brewed cup of coffee or tea for a comforting finish to your meal.

If you enjoy authentic Argentina cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Alfajores.

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Ingredients

Milk1 Litre
Sugar300g
Baking Powder1/4 tsp
Vanilla Extract1 teaspoon

Step-by-Step Instructions

9 steps

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Step 1🥄 Mix

Combine Ingredients: In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, mix the milk, sugar, and baking soda.

Step 2🍲 Simmer

Cook over low heat, stirring constantly to prevent burning.

Step 3⏱️ 1-2 hours

Thicken: Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture becomes thick and caramel-colored, about 1-2 hours.

Step 4🥄 Mix

Flavor: Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Cool: Let the dulce de leche cool, then transfer to a jar.

Step 6

It will thicken further as it cools.

Step 7

Pro Tips:

Step 8🥄 Mix

Stir continuously and keep the heat low to prevent the milk from burning and sticking to the bottom of the pan.

Step 9

A drop of vanilla extract added at the end of cooking enhances the flavor.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Dulce De Leche carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

If you need to accommodate dietary restrictions, milk can be substituted with an equivalent volume of seasonal vegetables, legumes, or a protein alternative of your preference.

Chef Technique Tips

Season in stages rather than all at once at the end. Salting components as they cook draws out excess moisture, intensifies natural sugars, and builds harmonious depth of flavor throughout the dish.

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