Dulce de Leche Recipe

Course: Dessert, How To, Sauce

Cuisine: Latin American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 3

Total Time: 3 5

Servings: ounces

Calories: 91kcal

Author: Becky Hardin - Easy Dessert Recipes

This homemade dulce de leche recipe couldn't be easier to make! Pour this sweet thickened cream over ice cream, a pie dish, or your desired dessert of choice!

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Equipment

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Ingredients

14 ounces sweetened condensed milk 396 grams (1 can)

Instructions

Remove the label and its glue from the can.
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
Leaving the can closed, place it in a medium pot. Fill the pot with water, so that there are at least 2 inches of water above the can.
Bring the water to a simmer over high heat. Reduce the heat and allow the water to simmer for 3 hours, adding in more water if needed to keep the can completely submerged throughout the cooking.
Carefully remove the can from the water and allow the can to cool completely before opening.

Notes

Ensure the can is always completely submerged in the water to prevent the can from breaking and exploding. I set a timer for every 30 minutes to add more water.
Avoid cans with tab openers, as they are more likely to burst than those that require a can opener.
If you don't get the glue off the can, it will be hard to get it off the pot.
Allow the can to completely cool, or the pressure in the can will send hot dulce de leche spraying everywhere.
You may need to whisk the dulce de leche before using it to get rid of any lumps.
Once opened, do not store it in the can! Instead, store it in a food-safe airtight container.

Storage: Store the still-sealed can of dulce de leche at room temperature for up to 3 months. Once opened, store dulce de leche in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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