Homemade Dulce de Leche — 2 Ingredients
A rich, golden caramel spread made from just milk and sugar. This creamy homemade dulce de leche is perfect as a cake filling, pancake topping, or straight from the spoon — and it comes together with nothing but patience and two pantry staples.
🛒 Ingredients
20 servings
- 2 litres (8 cups) whole milk
- 800 g (4 cups) granulated sugar
- 1 pinch of baking soda (optional, speeds caramelisation)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or 1 vanilla bean (optional)
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Directions
- 1
Combine milk and sugar in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan. Add vanilla if using. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely.
- 2
Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly, and maintain for about 15 minutes. Add the optional baking soda at this stage.
- 3
Reduce heat to low and continue stirring frequently for 45–60 minutes, until the mixture turns deep golden-amber and coats the back of a spoon.
- 4
Pour into sterilised glass jars or a heatproof dish and allow to cool completely before serving or refrigerating.
💡 Chef's Tip
Stir more frequently as the mixture thickens to prevent scorching on the bottom. A wide, heavy pan gives the best results. Keeps up to 2 weeks in the fridge in an airtight container.
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