Indulge in the rich and velvety sweetness of homemade Manjar Dulce de Leche with this simple recipe. Made with just a few basic ingredients, this classic South American treat is perfect for spreading on toast, drizzling over ice cream, or using as a filling for pastries.
Ingredients
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- In a large saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for about 45 minutes or until the mixture thickens and turns a light caramel color.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Let the Manjar Dulce de Leche cool before transferring it to a jar or container for storage.
- Enjoy your homemade Manjar Dulce de Leche on toast, desserts, or straight from the jar!
Interesting Facts
Manjar Dulce de Leche is known by different names in various countries, including Cajeta in Mexico and Arequipe in Colombia.
The slow cooking process is key to developing the rich caramel flavor of Manjar Dulce de Leche.
In Argentina, Manjar Dulce de Leche is often used as a filling for alfajores, a popular sandwich cookie.