Dulce de Leche (Microwave/Slow Cooker/Pressure Cooker)
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Learn how to make the best ever dulce de leche recipe, with only one ingredient. We tested 3 different cooking methods (microwave, pressure cooker, and slow cooker): find out which one produced the creamiest and tastiest result.
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Ingredients
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk (one can)
Instructions
- Microwave: Recipe tested ina 1200 Watt Microwave: Pour sweetened condensed milk in a deep microwave-safebowl, set cooking power to 50% (or medium), and cook for about 4 minutes. Remove bowl from microwave and stir well. It will be hot!
- Reduce cooking power to 30% (or medium-low) and cook for about 12-16 minutes, or until thick.Whisk well until creamy. If too thick, whisk in just enough heavy cream toloosen. Mine was quite thick and a little bit grainy. But it tasted good! Thiswas my husband's favorite one in terms of flavor.
- Pressure cooker/Instant Pot: Place rack inthe pressure cooker, and then the can of sweetened condensed milk, laid on itsside on top of the rack. Pour in enough water to cover can by 1-2 inches above.Secure lid, turn on pressure cooker and seal valve. Set to thecanning function or manual high pressure for 30 minutes (lighter color)or 40 minutes (darker color).
- Quick-release the pressure using tongs (so you won't burn your fingers) and once the pressure is all let out, carefully remove the lid. Let the water cool completely before removing can so that it won't explode in your hands. I set mine for 40 minutes, which produced a darker and creamier result than the one made in the microwave. The flavor was good, although not my favorite of the three.
- Slow cooker: Place can of sweetened condensed milk, laid on its side, in the slow cooker bowl, and fill with water up to 1-2 inches above the top side of the can. Close the lid and set the slow cooker to low for 8 or 10 hours.
- Once cooked, let water fully cool before handling the can. This method produced the best result of the three in terms of flavor(sweeter), creamy and smooth texture, and color, which was darker than the other 2 methods. The caramelization was great! By far, it was the best of them all!
Notes
- HOW TO STORE DULCE DE LECHE
- HOW TO STORE DULCE DE LECHE
- HOW TO STORE DULCE DE LECHE
- HOW TO STORE DULCE DE LECHE
- Store in a clean airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days (avoid storing in the can). Or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge and thin it by mixing with just enough milk or heavy cream.
- Store in a clean airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days (avoid storing in the can).
- Store in a clean airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days (avoid storing in the can).
- Store in a clean airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days (avoid storing in the can).
- Or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge and thin it by mixing with just enough milk or heavy cream.
- Or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge and thin it by mixing with just enough milk or heavy cream.
- Or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge and thin it by mixing with just enough milk or heavy cream.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
212kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
84mg
(4%)
Potassium
245mg
(7%)
Sugar
36g
(72%)
Vitamin A
177IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
188mg
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 212 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 212kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 245mg | 5% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 177IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 188mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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