Dulce de leche, a sweet treat originating from Latin America, is a creamy and luscious dessert sauce made from slowly heating milk and sugar until it caramelizes. It is also known as "manjar" or "cajeta" in some countries. With its rich, caramel-like flavor and smooth texture, dulce de leche has become a popular ingredient in a variety of desserts around the world. From cakes and pastries to ice cream and puddings, the versatility of dulce de leche makes it a beloved addition to any dessert menu. Whether you prefer a classic alfajor cookie sandwich, a creamy dulce de leche cheesecake, or a refreshing dulce de leche panna cotta, there is a recipe out there to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
DULCE DE LECHE
There are several ways to make this sweet, caramel spread. Some traditionalists favor boiling an unopened can of sweetened condensed milk on the stovetop. If you go this route, make sure there is always enough water circulating around the can. Others prefer the ease of the oven method, which is slightly faster, too.
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 4h5m
Yield about 1 1/4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- For the stovetop method: Remove the label from the can of sweetened condensed milk. Place 3 to 4 forks upside down on the bottom of a large 6- to 8-quart pot. Place the unopened can on top of the forks and cover with water by a few inches. (The forks help to prevent a vacuum between the bottom of the can and the pot.) Place the pot over high heat until it reaches a simmer, then lower the heat to medium-low or low to maintain a steady simmer for about 3 hours. Add more water to the pot if necessary to ensure that the can is submerged at all times. Let the can cool to room temperature in the water before removing. Open the can and scoop out the contents. The dulce de leche should be dark and caramelized.
- For the oven method: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Place a shallow baking dish in a roasting pan. Pour the sweetened condensed milk into the baking dish and cover the dish with foil. Transfer the roasting pan to the oven and add enough hot water to reach halfway up the sides of the baking dish. Bake until the dulce de leche is dark and caramelized, 60 to 75 minutes, checking the water level occasionally and adding more if needed. Let cool, then whisk until smooth.
- Transfer the dulce de leche to an airtight container, put plastic wrap directly on the surface and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
DULCE DE LECHE BARS
A creamy center fills a shortbread-like buttery crust with a crumble-pecan coconut topping. This is a favorite with my family, boyfriend and at my workplace (a bakery!). Best served cool or room temperature.
Provided by Cori
Categories Desserts Cookies Bar Cookie Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan thoroughly.
- Blend butter and sugar with an electric mixer until combined and creamy. Add egg and vanilla extract; beat until incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat again. Combine flour and salt. Add to the butter mixture and mix until a ball of dough forms.
- Press 2/3 of the dough into the bottom of the baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until set and light brown, about 20 minutes.
- Pour dulce de leche over the crust, trying to keep the edges mostly bare.
- Add coconut and pecans to the remaining dough and mix until incorporated. Crumble mixture over the dulce de leche, pressing it lightly over the top.
- Bake until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.3 calories, Carbohydrate 52.1 g, Cholesterol 59.9 mg, Fat 27.5 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 168.9 mg, Sugar 25.8 g
DULCE DE LECHE BANANA CREAM DESSERT
Who doesn't love Dulce de Leche? The stuff is wonderful and when it's married to whipped cream and bananas it's even more addicting. Dulce de Leche is also very easy to make. There are several good methods here on Recipezaar such as this slow cooker method Recipe #413493, or this oven method Recipe #260051, or the method used here. This dessert is similar to the Scottish Banoffee Pie (or cake).
Provided by Stoblogger
Categories Pie
Time 2h15m
Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Remove the label from UNOPENED can of sweetened condensed milk, place it in a sauce pot, cover the can completely with water and boil for a minimum of two hours with a lid on the pot. Check from time to time and add water as needed to keep the can completely covered with boiling water.
- DO NOT OPEN THE HOT CAN!
- After boiling for a minimum of two hours, remove the pot from heat and place it in the sink, add cold water to the pot to stop the boiling process. Let the tap run so the hot water spills out of the pan and is replaced with cold tap water. Leave the can to cool.
- Whip the cream in a chilled bowl until it is light and fluffy. Set in refrigerator.
- When the can is cool enough to handle, carefully open and spread the Dulce de Leche over the bottom of the crust.
- Add a layer of sliced bananas over the Dulce de Leche.
- Then spread on a layer of whipped cream -- then another layer of sliced bananas. Then add the final layer of whipped cream.
- Dust the top with cocoa powder, chocolate curls, or crushed toffee.
- This is very rich and will serve several people--but you might not want to share! It's that good.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.7, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 57.6, Sodium 77, Carbohydrate 36.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 31.2, Protein 4.9
EASY DULCE DE LECHE
Use this simple recipe to make our Alfajores.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes 1 3/4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Empty milk into the top of a double boiler or a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water. Cover with a tight-fitting lid. Cook, stirring every 10 to 15 minutes, until milk is thick and amber in color, about 5 hours. Remove from heat and beat with a wooden spoon to smooth out. Transfer to a clean bowl, and refrigerate, covered, several hours or up to 3 days.
HOMEMADE DULCE DE LECHE
Below are two different ways to make this delicious caramel spread: One is more classic-cooking down milk and sugar-but it requires a fair amount of attention and stirring. The other uses sweetened condensed milk and a long, though mostly unattended, time in the oven.
Categories Sauce Milk/Cream Dessert Bake Simmer Gourmet Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Classic menthod:
- Stir together 4 cups milk, 1 1/4 cups sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda in a 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until caramelized and thickened, about 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours. (After about an hour, stir more often as milk caramelizes, to avoid burning.) Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Transfer to a bowl to cool. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.
- Sweetened condensed milk method:
- Heat oven to 425°F with rack in middle. Pour the contents of 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk into a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate and cover tightly with foil. Set plate in a roasting pan and add enough hot water to pan to reach halfway up pie plate. Bake milk in middle of oven 45 minutes. Check water level and add additional, if necessary, then continue to bake 45 minutes more, or until milk is thick and brown. Remove pie plate from water bath and cool, uncovered. Makes about 1 1/4 cups.
Tips for Making Dulce de Leche Desserts:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Start with the best dulce de leche you can find. Look for a brand that is made with fresh milk and has a rich, creamy flavor.
- Don't overcook the dulce de leche. Keep an eye on it while it's cooking and stir it frequently. Overcooked dulce de leche will be thick and grainy.
- Let the dulce de leche cool completely before using it. This will help it to thicken and set properly.
- Be creative with your flavor combinations. Dulce de leche pairs well with a variety of flavors, such as chocolate, vanilla, caramel, and fruit.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There are endless possibilities when it comes to making dulce de leche desserts. So have fun and see what you can create!
Conclusion:
Dulce de leche is a versatile ingredient that can be used to make a variety of delicious desserts. From simple to complex, there's a dulce de leche dessert out there for everyone. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, consider making one of these recipes. You won't be disappointed!
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