Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Just Desserts: Dulche de Leche

Chemistry is a wonderful thing. 1 15 oz can of sweetened condensed milk + 1 pot of water + 3.5 hours = dulche de leche. Seriously.

Dulche de leche is similar to caramel, only in a more jelly form. It's a traditional Spanish dessert, but not to be confused with flan. A diverse dessert, it can be used as a garnish or eaten alone.

Take your standard can of sweetened condensed milk and take the label off. Make sure the can is submerged in water the whole time-THIS IS REALLY IMPORTANT OR THE CAN WILL EXPLODE!

Cover the pot and keep at a steady boil for 3 hours. Then turn off the heat and keep covered for 30 minutes. Open the can and enjoy!

This is particularly tasty when paired with fried plantains.



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