Dulce de leche
Description
Dulce de leche sauce is a rich, creamy, and sweet caramel sauce made from slowly simmering sweetened milk until it thickens and caramelizes. It has a deep golden-brown color and a flavor that is a mix of sweet milk and caramel. This popular South American condiment is used to top desserts, fill pastries, and can be drizzled over ice cream or fruit.
How it's made
Stovetop method: Slowly heating and stirring milk and sugar for several hours to reduce the liquid and caramelize the sugars.
Baking method: Baking sweetened condensed milk in a water bath until it thickens and darkens in color.
Common uses
As a dessert topping
In baked goods like cakes, pies, and brownies
As a filling for pastries
Drizzled over ice cream, crepes, or toast
In drinks like coffee or tres leches cake
Type
Dressing
