Low Carb Doce de Leite
Indulge in the rich, creamy decadence of this Low Carb Doce de Leite, a guilt-free twist on Brazil's beloved caramel-like confection. Crafted with heavy cream, unsalted butter, and the natural sweetness of erythritol, this recipe delivers all the luscious flavor without the high-carb burden. Simmered to perfection, it achieves a silky, golden consistency that pairs beautifully as a topping for keto desserts, a spread on your favorite low-carb bread, or even as an indulgent treat by the spoonful. With just five minutes of prep and a touch of patience, this sugar-free delight will elevate any snack or dessert. Perfect for those embracing a keto or low-carb lifestyle, this homemade Doce de Leite is your new pantry essential.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Erythritol sweetener
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
In a medium-sized, heavy-bottom saucepan, combine the heavy cream, unsalted butter, and erythritol sweetener.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the ingredients continuously until the butter has melted and the sweetener has dissolved completely.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer. Stir occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom and sides of the pan. Continue to cook for about 35-40 minutes until the mixture thickens and turns a light caramel color.
Once the mixture has reached your desired consistency, remove it from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
Let the Doce de Leite cool. It will thicken further as it cools.
Transfer to a jar or airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Serve it as a spread, over desserts, or by itself as a delightful low-carb treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1830 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 184.0 g | 236% | |
| Saturated Fat | 110.0 g | 550% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 542 mg | 181% | |
| Sodium | 753 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 237.2 g | 86% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 7 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 15 mg | 0% | |
*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.
