Doce de Leite
Immerse yourself in the rich, creamy decadence of homemade **Doce de Leite**, a beloved Brazilian caramel treat that’s perfect for drizzling, spreading, or savoring on its own. Made with simple pantry staples like whole milk, granulated sugar, a touch of baking soda, and a hint of vanilla extract, this slow-cooked delicacy transforms into a luxurious, golden-brown confection with silky smooth texture and deep caramelized flavor. The recipe’s gentle simmering process requires patience and care, rewarding you with an artisanal spread that rivals store-bought versions. Whether served as a topping for desserts, spread over toast, or enjoyed by the spoonful, this authentic **Doce de Leite recipe** is a must-try indulgence guaranteed to delight your taste buds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1000 ml Whole milk
- 250 g Granulated sugar
- 0.5 tsp Baking soda
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Instructions
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the whole milk and granulated sugar. Place the saucepan over medium heat.
Once the milk mixture is warm, add the baking soda. The mixture will foam up slightly, so ensure your saucepan is sufficiently large to accommodate this.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. It is crucial to stir regularly to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan and burning.
Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook the mixture, stirring often. The color will start to change to a rich caramel brown, and the mixture will thicken.
The cooking process will take approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. Keep a close eye and stir more frequently as it thickens, especially towards the end.
Once the desired consistency is reached, similar to a thick caramel sauce, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Allow the doce de leite to cool before transferring it to a sterilized jar for storage. It can be kept in the refrigerator for about 2 to 3 weeks.
Enjoy doce de leite as a spread on toast, a drizzle over ice cream, or simply on its own by the spoonful!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1594 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.0 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.2 g | 96% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 1022 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 298.3 g | 108% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 300.1 g | ||
| Protein | 33.7 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 11.3 mcg | 57% | |
| Calcium | 1269 mg | 98% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 1556 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
