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Dulce de Leche Cortada [Recipe + Video] Curdled Milk Fudge
This dulce de leche cortada recipe, a traditional Dominican curdled milk fudge) is a delicious dessert with a touch of citrus flavor, a hint of tartness, and a luscious, chewy texture. Easy and inexpensive, it is one of our national favorites.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 284 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
South American , Dominican
Ingredients
- ¾ cup sugar (white, granulated)
- 1 egg (medium) at room temperature
- 2½ cup whole milk at room temperature
- 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.
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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
Calories
284kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
84mg
(4%)
Potassium
308mg
(9%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
45g
(90%)
Vitamin A
305IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
181mg
(18%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284
% 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.