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Dulce de Leche
30 MIN

Dulce de Leche

Argentina · Dessert

Ingredients

  • Milk1 Litre Milk
  • Sugar300g Sugar
  • Baking Powder1/4 tsp Baking Powder
  • Vanilla Extract1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Preparation

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, mix the milk, sugar, and baking soda.
  2. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  3. Thicken: Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture becomes thick and caramel-colored, about 1-2 hours.
  4. Flavor: Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Cool: Let the dulce de leche cool, then transfer to a jar.
  6. It will thicken further as it cools.
  7. Pro Tips:
  8. Stir continuously and keep the heat low to prevent the milk from burning and sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  9. A drop of vanilla extract added at the end of cooking enhances the flavor.

Adapted from TheMealDB.