Description
A rich, smooth dulce de leche made from sweetened condensed milk, slowly cooked until deep golden and caramelized. This homemade caramel sauce is creamy, toasty, and perfect for drizzling over desserts, spreading on toast, or using as a filling.
Ingredients
- 1 can (400 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Remove the label from the can of sweetened condensed milk and place the sealed can in a deep pot.
- Cover the can completely with water, making sure the water level stays at least 2–3 cm above the can.
- Bring the water to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low.
- Cook for 2 to 3 hours, checking occasionally and adding more water as needed to keep the can fully submerged.
- Carefully remove the can from the water and let it cool completely before opening. Do not open while hot.
- Open the cooled can and stir the dulce de leche until smooth.
- Add salt or vanilla extract, if desired, and mix well before serving or storing.
Notes
- Always keep the can fully submerged in water during cooking for safety.
- Let the can cool completely before opening to avoid injury.
- For a deeper caramel flavor, cook closer to 3 hours.
- For a lighter, softer dulce de leche, cook for a shorter time.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Warm gently in the microwave or by placing the container in warm water before serving.
- You can also make this in a saucepan by cooking sweetened condensed milk over low heat and stirring constantly.
- Optional flavor additions include cinnamon or espresso powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 1.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
