Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche from Argentina.
Cook and rest are read from the method. Prep is estimated when the listing left it out. Optional overnight waits and leftover storage are not counted.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 2 hr
- Rest
- None
- Total
- 2 hr 10 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spice
- No chilli
- Cost
- Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price
About
Dulce de Leche is listed as dessert from Argentina. The steps below follow the imported method, not an editorial rewrite. Times shown were read from those steps.
What you'll need
4 ingredients. Tap each one once it's out on the bench.
Ingredients
- Milk1 l
- Sugar300 g
- Baking powder1.2 ml
- Vanilla4.9 ml
Scaling multiplies the written quantities. Baking still prefers a scale.
Steps
Step 1
Combine Ingredients: In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, mix the milk, sugar, and baking soda. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Thicken: Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture becomes thick and caramel-colored, about 1-2 hours. Flavor: Stir in the vanilla extract. Cool: Let the dulce de leche cool, then transfer to a jar. It will thicken further as it cools. Pro Tips:
120 min
Step 2
Stir continuously and keep the heat low to prevent the milk from burning and sticking to the bottom of the pan. A drop of vanilla extract added at the end of cooking enhances the flavor.
Nutrition
Per serving · estimate
- Calories
- 447 kcal
- Protein
- 8 g
- Carbs
- 87.2 g
- Fat
- 8.3 g
- Saturated fat
- 4.8 g
- Fibre
- 0 g
- Sugar
- 87.9 g
- Sodium
- 109 mg
Calculated from canonical ingredient data (USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables). Estimates only.
Allergens
Informational only. Not a medical guarantee. Cross-contamination happens in real kitchens.
- Milk
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
Adapt this recipe
The original recipe stays as it is. Personal versions are labelled. Serving changes are simple maths.
Adaptations · 0 / 15 used. Resets 12 November.
Substitutions
- No structured substitutions for this dish yet.
Tips
- Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
History & culture
Inspired by the original
Provenance: Imported. Not developed or tested in our kitchen, so quantities and timings can be approximate. Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Questions about this recipe
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips.
How long does Dulce de Leche take?
2 hr 10 min all in — 10 min prep, 2 hr cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Milk. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Nut-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list a salt amount. We will not invent one.
How much sugar?
300 g of Sugar.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.