Instant Pot Dulce de Leche
User Reviews
3.5
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Servings
1 cup
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Calories
80 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
South American
Instant Pot Dulce de Leche
Description
The recipe for Instant Pot Dulce de Leche uses sweetened condensed milk placed inside a sealed jar, which is cooked under pressure in the Instant Pot submerged partially in water. Cooking at high pressure for 45 minutes causes the milk’s sugars and proteins to undergo Maillard reactions, producing a caramelized, thickened dulce de leche. The sealed jar contains the milk during the process, ensuring safety and proper caramel texture.
Once pressure cooking finishes, the jar must cool completely before opening to avoid burns. Stirring or processing the cooled dulce de leche smooths out any lumps, yielding a creamy and silky consistency. This preparation provides a homemade alternative to store-bought caramel spreads without added preservatives or stabilizers. The dulce de leche can be stored refrigerated for up to a month and reheated carefully for use.
The recipe cautions against using stovetop pressure cookers since it’s tested specifically for the Instant Pot model, emphasizing adherence to safety guidelines for pressure cooking appliances.
Ingredients
- 14 ounce sweetened condensed milk you can do up to 3 cans in one batch if you like, can
Instructions
- Scrape out all the condensed milk into a pint sized mason jar, or similar canning jar.
- Cover the jar tightly with foil or screw on the cap.
- Place the rack at the bottom of your Instant Pot and then place the jar on the rack. Fill the Instant pot with water, up to 1 inch from the top of the jar. Close and lock the Instant Pot lid, and set the pressure release valve to sealed.
- Press 'Pressure Cook' and set the timer to 45 minutes.
- When the machine beeps, press cancel and unplug. Let the pressure release naturally, and then open the lid and carefully remove the hot jar.
- Let the jar cool down, it will be VERY hot. Do not be tempted to taste the dulce de leche until it has cooled.
- When cool enough to handle, stir vigorously to remove the lumps and smooth out the caramel. I like to give it a whirl in my small food processor to make it extra silky.
- Store your dulce de leche in the refrigerator for up to a month. Good luck getting it to last that long ;)
- Reheat chilled dulce de leche gently in the microwave.
Notes
- This recipe is formulated specifically for use with an Instant Pot; do not try it with stovetop pressure cookers without testing.
- Always carefully follow the safety instructions for your pressure cooker to prevent accidents.
- Let the jar cool fully before opening to avoid burns from hot caramel.
- Stirring or processing the cooled dulce de leche smooths the texture and removes lumps.
- Store refrigerated for up to one month and reheat gently before use.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 80 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Tbsp | |
| Calories | 80kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 32mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 92mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 66IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.5
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