
Snack or Sweet
Dulce de Leche
A traditional Argentinian dessert made by simmering milk with sugar and baking powder until thick and caramel-colored, then flavored with vanilla.
130 min8 servingsMediumArgentinian
Steps
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Step 1: Combine ingredients: In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, mix the milk, sugar, and baking powder. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
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Step 2: Thicken: Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture becomes thick and caramel-colored, about 1-2 hours.
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Step 3: Flavor: Stir in the vanilla extract.
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Step 4: Cool: Let the dulce de leche cool, then transfer to a jar. It will thicken further as it cools.



