Sugar-Free Doce de Leite
Indulge guilt-free with this luscious **Sugar-Free Doce de Leite**, a healthier twist on Brazil’s beloved caramel-like treat. Made with a blend of **full-fat milk**, **heavy cream**, and **erythritol** as a natural sweetener, this recipe delivers the rich, creamy, and velvety texture of traditional doce de leite without refined sugar. A touch of **baking soda** keeps the mixture smooth, while **vanilla extract** infuses a warm, aromatic note to round out the flavor. Slowly simmered to achieve its iconic golden hue, this decadent yet sugar-free dessert is perfect as a spread, dip, or topping for fruits, pancakes, or yogurt. With only 5 minutes of prep and plenty of make-ahead potential, it’s the ideal choice for anyone following a low-sugar or diabetic-friendly lifestyle without compromising on taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1000 ml Full-fat milk
- 250 ml Heavy cream
- 150 grams Erythritol
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
In a heavy-bottomed pot, combine the full-fat milk, heavy cream, and erythritol.
Place the pot over medium heat and stir continuously until the erythritol dissolves completely, approximately 5-7 minutes.
Once dissolved, add the baking soda to the mixture. This will help prevent the milk from curdling.
Reduce the heat to low and allow the mixture to simmer gently. Stir occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom.
Continue to simmer until the mixture thickens and turns a light caramel color. This should take about 60 to 90 minutes. Adjust the heat as necessary to maintain a gentle simmer.
Once the desired thickness and color are achieved, remove the pot from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Allow the doce de leite to cool before transferring it into a jar or airtight container.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to thicken further. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1475 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.3 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.2 g | 346% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 374 mg | 125% | |
| Sodium | 1104 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 198.3 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.1 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.
