Prepare to be amazed by the culinary alchemy of turning a simple can of sweetened condensed milk into a luxurious, golden-brown dulce de leche! This Latin American delicacy is not just a recipe, but a magical kitchen transformation that will elevate your desserts and make you feel like a culinary wizard. With just one ingredient and a bit of patience, you'll create a rich, velvety caramel sauce that will have everyone asking, "How did you do that?"
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 120 mins
Total Time: 125 mins
Cuisine: Latin American
Serves: 1 can
Ingredients
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Remove the label from the unopened can of sweetened condensed milk completely.
- Carefully inspect the can to ensure there are no dents or damages that might compromise its integrity during cooking.
- Place the unopened can on its side in a large, deep pot or stockpot, ensuring the can is completely submerged under water by at least 2-3 inches.
- Fill the pot with room temperature water, making certain the can remains fully covered throughout the entire cooking process.
- Place the pot on the stovetop and turn the heat to medium-high, bringing the water to a gentle but consistent simmer.
- Maintain a steady water level by periodically adding more hot water to keep the can fully submerged, preventing any potential risk of the can being exposed.
- Cook the can for approximately 2 hours, ensuring the water continues to simmer but not rapidly boil.
- Use long-handled tongs to carefully remove the can from the water after cooking time has elapsed.
- Allow the can to cool completely at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before handling.
- Once cooled, open the can to reveal the transformed golden-brown dulce de leche with a rich, caramel-like consistency.
- Transfer the dulce de leche to a clean glass jar or container and refrigerate if not using immediately.
Tips
- Always use a can without any dents or damage to prevent potential safety issues during cooking.
- Keep a close eye on the water level and top up with hot water to ensure the can remains fully submerged.
- Maintain a gentle simmer, not a rolling boil, to prevent the can from potentially bursting.
- Use long-handled tongs when handling the hot can to ensure safety.
- Allow the can to cool completely before opening to prevent any potential pressure build-up.
- Store your homemade dulce de leche in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- For added flavor, you can add a pinch of salt or vanilla extract to the dulce de leche after cooking.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 980kcal
Carbohydrates: 165g
Protein: 24g
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Cholesterol: 90mg
