Homemade dulce de leche – Take II
By rkhooks • Jul 30th, 2007 • Category: Dulce de leche, Sweets
I was told by an Argentinian that my version of making Dulce de leche was like comparing supermarket bought ice cream to Berthillon ice cream. I just had to make an authentic Dulce de leche after hearing that. Unfortunately I cooked my ‘milk jam’ a bit too long which made the consistency more caramel/toffee. The timing is supposed to be the most difficult to get right. It was still delicious though, the empty jar being the proof.
Homemade dulce de leche – Take II
1 litre whole milk
500g caster sugar
1/4 tsp bicarb soda
1 tsp vanilla essence
Place all ingredients in a pot. Simmer over a medium heat, stirring from time to time. Cook until the mixture starts getting thick and caramel in colour (about 1 1/2hrs).
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One day, one day I swear I am going to finally try dulce. Oh my that looks so good.
Overcooked or not, this looks wonderful!
OHMIGOD!
It looks like it tastes WONDERFUL!
My teeth hurt just looking at this photo. I have to try it. Nice photos.
Cheryl – You must, I want to see a recipe soon on your blog with some of the stuff
Rosa – Thanks a mil
Parisbreakfasts – It did definetly did taste wonderful. I am now bearing the consequences (having to put in extra hours at the gym in order to be bikini fit for my holiday)
Carrie – Yeah you better make sure you brush your teeth properly after eating the stuff
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Is easy to overcook ,but at least is delicious anyway.Very good recipe but I use 400 g of sugar per 1 l of milk
I love this stuff!!! I must do it one day.