How to make dulce de leche with condensed milk? The Manual Teaches!

How to make dulce de leche with condensed milk can be a very real question for you who want to test your skills in the kitchen and make something with a more homemade flavor and that has greater personal value.

So, to find out, continue reading until the end!

How to make dulce de leche with condensed milk

Dulce de leche is a delicious delicacy that could be one of many people's favorite sweets and perhaps even yours. However, it is possible to make it at home, in your own home, with simple ingredients and in two different ways.

For those who are afraid to use the pressure cooker, it is possible to use condensed milk in a bain-marie. However, for the brave and pressure cooker enthusiasts, the quickest way uses packaging that is small metal cans.

However, this is how you prepare it, something that will be discussed later in this article. First, you need to know that there are different types of condensed milk and that this will influence the flavor of the expected final product, your homemade dulce de leche.

You will find four types of condensed milk to use:

1. Full, which is 'normal' condensed milk;
2. Semi-skimmed, which has less fat but maintains a similar taste to 'normal';
3. Light, which has around 95% less fat and a considerably different flavor from the original;
4. Zero Lactose, ideal for lactose intolerants and those who also seek low fat in the product;

It may not seem like it, but these type distinctions influence the final flavor of your homemade dulce de leche and can be the secret to a positive or negative surprise, depending on who you are cooking for.

Therefore, first of all, be careful about which type of product you choose to make your dulce de leche.

Ingredients and more

When it comes to ingredients, all you need is a portion of condensed milk. There are some extra ingredients that you can use to add flavor or aroma to the final product, such as lemon zest, vanilla essence, a little coffee powder, etc.

However, now the question arises that you may have in mind “How to do it?”. You have two ways of preparation and three means for this.

The two ways are the ones already mentioned, metal can or box packaging. However, the preparation methods are: water bath, microwave and pressure cooker.

Therefore, the difference between preparing with a metal can and using a box is very simple, but really important:

1. Metal can – here you will find speed and practicality when preparing, having your tasty dulce de leche ready in just over 20 minutes;
2. box packaging – however, if you have the time (or are apprehensive about pressure cookers), using the box for slower preparation in a bain-marie will provide the perfect consistency you desire;

However, if you are thinking, after reading the article so far, how to make condensed milk jam in the microwave, the answer will come soon – in the next section of this text. However, you will initially use the box packaging option.

Method of preparation

The preparation method is here to answer the title question of this article about delicious recipes: How to make dulce de leche with condensed milk?

However, it is very important that you consider the information read throughout the text: these small decisions can – and will – make your delicious dessert go from being just a delicious sweet to the crown of the meal, awaited by everyone.

How to make dulce de leche with a Pressure Cooker

To prepare your dulce de leche made with condensed milk in the pressure cooker you will need to follow the following steps:

1. The first step is to select the metal can of condensed milk;
2. Then, remove the label from the can of condensed milk without forgetting the glue that remains. Do this as poorly removed glue can clog the pressure cooker valve;
3. Fill the pan with water until it reaches “two fingers” above the can;
4. When the pan starts to whistle, count 20 minutes and turn off the heat;
5. Wait for the pressure to release and only open the can some time later, as it will be very hot – the ideal is 2 hours, but this duration may be shorter.

Now you are free to add other optional ingredients, such as those already mentioned, to add extra flavor and aroma.

How to make dulce de leche in Bain Marie

How to make dulce de leche with condensed milk in a bain-marie? It's very peaceful, although it takes a long time. Therefore, to do this, follow these tips:

1. Separate the box packaging from the dulce de leche;
2. Pour the contents into a suitable container;
3. Cover it with aluminum foil;
4. Put it in the oven for a period equivalent to the point you want for your dulce de leche (this time can vary from just over 1h30 to more than 4h, stay tuned): creamy consistency, for fillings and toppings, cutting point, etc. ;
5. Remove carefully so as not to burn yourself;
6. Let it cool and consume

As you can see, making your dulce de leche in a bain-marie takes a lot longer, however, it allows you to control the doneness perfectly.

How to make dulce de leche in the microwave

The microwave is an excellent middle ground – but it requires a high consumption of electricity – between the bain-marie and the pressure cooker. Furthermore, it is very easy to do, which gives this option a more accessible advantage.

1. In a microwave-safe container that is high enough to avoid dripping, place the condensed milk;
2. Microwave on high power for 3 minutes;
3. With a whisk, stir very well;
4. If lumps form, stir until they break up;
5. When it has a super smooth texture, microwave for another 1 minute;
6. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you reach the desired consistency.

As you can see, it is very quiet, even though it requires a lot of energy used by the device. However, it allows you to reach the desired point to achieve the texture for your best use.

Conclusion

In short, there are a few ways to answer the question “how to make dulce de leche with condensed milk”. However, they all offer a tasty result for your dessert.

To access other delicious recipes, such as how to prepare your own Teriyaki sauce, continue exploring the Kitchen Manual.