How to Make Dulce de Leche with Condensed Milk

Dulce de leche is wonderful. It’s essentially a caramel sauce made from milk (how awesome is that?). If you, like me, have ever wondered how to make dulce to leche at home using condensed milk, this is probably the easiest and most hassle-free method out there!

“Leche…CHE. CHE! Tu comprends?”

So, there I was. My fingers covered in a sticky delicious homemade dulce de leche, with a 4-foot tall French woman correcting my pronunciation.

“So…it’s Dul-CHE de LE-CHAY?”

“Mon Dieu!” Madame Fleur literally hid her face in her apron. “Écoute, Riiiiiiiz. Dul-say de Le-CHE.”

It’s only taken another 15 years or so. But I can now confidently tell you that I can pronounce dulce de leche correctly…about 50% of the time.

What is Dulce de Leche?

Dulce de Leche is sweetened milk that’s been caramelised (also known as liquid heaven). It tastes great as a sweet drizzle or dip, spread on toast, and mixed into hot chocolate too.

How to Make Dulce de Leche with Condensed Milk

There are technically two popular ways to prepare dulce de leche – the ‘classic’ method involves stirring sweetened milk over heat until it caramelises. It’s a slower, more attention-required, option than the condensed milk option I’m sharing in this post.

We’re going to caramelise a can of condensed milk. It’s a lot less work, a lot less fuss, and pretty much just as good! I say pretty much because there is a disadvantage to this method as well:

• With the classic method you have more control. This is important if you’re looking for a very specific end result. It’s exactly the reason I use it in my Dulce de Leche with Spiced Pineapples post.

It’s actually a super clever little trick. You see, pressure builds in the closed can of condensed milk and so there’s no need for any sort of pressure cooker. And because evaporation is minimised by the lid, the dulce de leche comes out delicious and creamy.

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How to Make Dulce de Leche

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• Author: Riz | Chocolates & Chai
• Prep Time: 1 minute
• Cook Time: 3 hours
• Total Time: 3 hours 1 minutes
• Yield: 1 can
• Category: Desserts
• Method: Caramelisation
• Cuisine: Mexican

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Description

If you’ve ever wondered how to make dulce de leche at home, this recipe is an easy, accessible method using condensed milk.

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Ingredients

• 1 can sweetened condensed milk

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Instructions

1. Remove any labels or paper from the can. And place in a large pot of water, completely submerged.
2. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat and leave to simmer for 2-3 hours (depending on how much caramelisation you desire).
3. Enjoy your homemade Dulce de Leche!

Notes

• I like to leave the can on its side so it doesn’t rattle around.
• Make sure the can stays completely submerged, add water as necessary.
• Please be careful. Don’t open the can while it’s still hot!
• Store in an airtight container for up to a month.

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