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Dulce de Leche

Name: Dulce de Leche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: fusion
Ingredients: 1 Litre Milk; 300 g Sugar; 1/4 tsp Baking Powder; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

A classic Argentinian dessert from TheMealDB community kitchen — straightforward technique, real ingredients.

Updated April 25, 2026

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Origin

Categorized as Argentinian Dessert in TheMealDB. Original source: https://www.munchery.com/blog/the-ten-iconic-dishes-of-argentina-and-how-to-cook-them-at-home/

Ingredients

1 LitreMilk
300 gSugar
1/4 tspBaking Powder
1 teaspoonVanilla Extract

Instructions

01
Combine Ingredients: In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, mix the milk, sugar, and baking soda. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
02
Thicken: Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture becomes thick and caramel-colored, about 1-2 hours.
03
Flavor: Stir in the vanilla extract.
04
Cool: Let the dulce de leche cool, then transfer to a jar. It will thicken further as it cools.
05
Pro Tips:
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Stir continuously and keep the heat low to prevent the milk from burning and sticking to the bottom of the pan.
07
A drop of vanilla extract added at the end of cooking enhances the flavor.