Mexican Burnt Milk Candy (Leche Quemada)

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4.9

36 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    144 pieces

  • Calories

    50 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Mexican Burnt Milk Candy (Leche Quemada)

Unique and addictive Mexican Burnt Milk Candy (Leche Quemada) perfect for edible gifts this season!

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Ingredients

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  • 3 cans sweetened condensed milk (14-ounce cans)
  • 2 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 12 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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Instructions

  1. Line a 9 X 13 inch baking dish with foil or parchment paper. Spray well with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Place the sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, and salt in a large 6-8 quart sauce pot and set over medium-high heat. Secure a candy thermometer to the side of the pot. Stir well and bring to a boil.
  3. Once boiling, lower the heat to medium-low. Stir continually until the candy thermometer reaches "soft ball" temperature, or 240 degrees F. It's okay if the bottom browns and little burnt sugar pieces are floating around the mixture. Just make sure to keep stirring!
  4. At 240 degrees F, remove from heat and immediately stir in the butter and vanilla extract. Once smooth, carefully pour the mixture into the prepared dish and allow the mixture to cool.
  5. When the Mexican Burnt Milk Candy is firm, but still warm, cut into small squares. Do not wait to cut the candy when it's all the way cool. It becomes hard to cut. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2pieces Calories 50kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 0g (0%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 5mg (2%) Sodium 27mg (1%) Potassium 36mg (1%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 50IU (1%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 144pieces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 50 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 2pieces
Calories 50kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 0g 0%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 27mg 1%
Potassium 36mg 1%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 50IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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