World Flavors Cookbook

Dulce de Leche

A thick, caramel-like sweet spread made from slow-cooked milk and sugar. The soul of Uruguayan sweets.

Cuisine: Uruguay

Ingredients

• 2L whole milk, 500g sugar, 1/2 tsp baking soda, vanilla

Instructions

1. 1. Combine all ingredients in a large pot. 2. Simmer on very low heat, stirring occasionally for the first hour and constantly for the second hour until dark brown and thick.