Dulce de Leche Cortada [Recipe + Video] Curdled Milk Fudge
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
284 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
South American, Dominican
Dulce de Leche Cortada [Recipe + Video] Curdled Milk Fudge
Description
This recipe combines granulated sugar and egg, mixed thoroughly before adding whole milk strained of any undissolved egg. Cinnamon, lime zest, orange zest, and optional raisins or prunes enhance aroma and texture. The mixture is gently simmered over low heat until it approaches boiling, then lime juice is added carefully to curdle the milk.
The milk quickly separates into curds suspended in a thin syrup, which then reduces by half over about ten minutes. The cinnamon stick is removed before cooling to room temperature and chilling. The final dessert features soft chunks of sweet curd with hints of citrus and cinnamon, a contrast of creamy and syrupy elements.
Chilling prior to serving allows the fudge to set into a pleasant texture and blend flavors. This dessert offers a traditional preparation highlighting the transformation of milk proteins with citrus acid and gentle heat, resulting in a distinctive sweet treat.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg at room temperature, medium
- 2½ cup milk at room temperature, whole
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ½ teaspoon lime zest
- ½ teaspoon orange zest
- ¼ cup raisins or prunes (optional)
- ¼ cup lime juice
Instructions
1. Mixing
- Combine sugar and egg, stirring until they are well mixed. Stir in the milk. Sieve to eliminate undissolved egg parts. Mix in cinnamon, lime and orange zest, and prunes.
2. Cooking
- Simmer over low heat. Once it breaks the boil, pour in the lime juice in different spots. Simmer without stirring unless it is sticking to the pot. The milk mixture will eventually (about 10 mins) curdle, and chunks will float in thin syrup.Once the thin syrup has reduced to about half, remove it from the heat and cool to room temperature. Remove the cinnamon stick.
3. Serving
- Chill before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 308mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 45g | 90% |
| Vitamin A | 305IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 181mg | 18% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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