Instant Pot Dulce de Leche
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
2 jars
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Course
Dessert, Condiments
Instant Pot Dulce de Leche
Description
The recipe uses two cans of sweetened condensed milk poured into mason jars that are sealed to ensure safety during pressure cooking. These jars are placed on a rack inside the Instant Pot with water just below their lids. Pressure cooking for 35 to 40 minutes on high at manual settings allows the milk to caramelize gradually, producing traditional dulce de leche.
The pressure cooking method evenly cooks the milk while minimizing risks associated with boiling cans directly. After cooking, the jars are cooled completely before opening to allow the dulce de leche to thicken and develop its characteristic smooth, creamy texture and rich caramel sweetness.
Adjusting cooking time lets you control thickness and color: a shorter 35-minute cook yields a lighter, creamier product, while 40 minutes produces a darker and thicker variety. The dulche de leche can be used as a topping for desserts, a filling, or a spread.
Ensure jars are properly cleaned and dried before cooking to prevent pressure problems. Remove jars carefully after cooking, as they will be very hot. Letting them cool under a towel prevents sudden temperature changes that might crack the jars.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (14 oz each) sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Wash two mason jars, lids and bands with soapy warm water. Dry the jars. (This keeps the jars from exploding.)
- Pour sweetened condensed milk into the mason jars. Secure the jars with lids and bands.
- Place the jars on the rack of your instant pot. Pour water into the pressure cooker just below the lids.
- Cook 35-40 minutes* on manual high pressure with a quick release of pressure. Cans will be HOT, remove them with a canning jar lifter.
- Cover jars with a kitchen towel and allow to cool. (Don’t open the jars until they have completely cooled.)
Notes
- Cook for 35 minutes to achieve a lighter, creamier dulce de leche; 40 minutes produces a thicker, darker result.
- Always wash and dry mason jars thoroughly before use to prevent explosions under pressure.
- Allow jars to cool completely before opening to let the dulce de leche thicken and develop its texture.
- Handle jars carefully after cooking due to high temperature; cooling under a towel helps avoid cracks.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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