How to Make Dulce de Leche con Leche Condensada - A Step-by-Step Guide

One of the most beloved and delicious sweet treats in Latin America is dulce de leche, a thick and creamy caramel-like sauce made from sweetened milk. It's a versatile and indulgent ingredient that can be enjoyed on its own, spread on toast, drizzled over ice cream, or used as a filling for cakes and pastries. And when you add leche condensada, or sweetened condensed milk, to the mix, you get an even richer and more decadent version of this classic dessert.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk, label removed

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 14-ounce can

  • Place can of sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan. Pour in enough water to come halfway up the sides of the can; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook, adding more water as needed, about 3 hours.
  • Transfer can to a bowl of ice water using tongs. Let cool completely before opening, at least 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    126 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 13mg
    • Sodium: 50mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 111mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 145mg