Dulce de Leche

 

Dulce de leche is pure indulgence. Its rich flavor brings joy, whether spread on warm toast or drizzled over bread pudding. Who doesn’t deserve a sweet treat now and then? 

As the beloved symbol of Argentine desserts, everyone has their favorite—from creamy to thick, from rustic villages to local brands. What's your pick? 

Here’s an easy homemade recipe for you!

Ingredients

4.25 cups of whole milk

1.25 cups of sugar

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

In a saucepan, pour the milk and heat without boiling.

Once the milk is hot add the sugar and vanilla extract (be very measured because it can flood the taste of sweetness).

Bring to a boil and add the baking soda. Do not stop stirring so the sugar does not stick to the bottom of the saucepan.

Lower the heat

Cook over moderate heat for an hour, hour and a half. Check that the milk does not burn.

At this point, the milk should have already taken on a dark color.

Stir incessantly in an "8" shape with a wooden spoon until the desired consistency is achieved.

To check if the dulce de leche is about to be made, put some preparation on a plate and let it cool for a few seconds.

Once the dulce de leche is ready, pack it in a previously sterilized jar.

Know that a liter of milk yields half a kilo of dulce de leche.

Elizabeth Kilbride is a Writer and Editor with forty years of experience in writing with 12 of those years in the online content sphere. Author of 5 books and a Graduate with an Associate of Arts from Phoenix University in Business Management, then a degree. Mass Communication and Cyber Analysis from Phoenix University, then on to Walden University for her master’s in criminology with emphasis on Cybercrime and Identity Theft and is currently studying for her Ph.D. degree in Criminology. Her work portfolio includes coverage of politics, current affairs, elections, history, and true crime. Elizabeth is also a gourmet cook, life coach, and avid artist in her spare time, proficient in watercolor, acrylic, oil, pen and ink, Gouche, and pastels. As a political operative having worked on over 300 campaigns during her career, Elizabeth has turned many life events into books and movie scripts while using history to weave interesting storylines. She also runs 6 blogs that range from art to life coaching, to food, to writing, and opinion or history pieces each week.