Dulce de leche

In various regions of Cuba, this crumbled milk candy is made. It’s a delicious combination and its preparation is a common practice in homes and external places where it is sold quite regularly.

It is a traditional dessert that has been passed down from generation to generation.

This delicious milk and sugar-based treat has its roots in old Cuban recipes, where its creamy and sweet flavor is highly valued.

Dulce de leche

Appetizers
1 hour
Boiled
4 Servings

Ingredients

Dulce de leche

1 liter of Milk

1 Lemon

1 cup of Sugar

1 Cinnamon stick

3 Lemon peel strips

1 pinch of Salt

Preparation (simple version)

Step 1 : Heat the milk in a saucepan with the salt until warm. Dulce de leche - Preparation - Step 1
Step 2 : Add the lemon juice and let sit covered for 30 minutes until the milk curdles. Dulce de leche - Preparation - Step 2
Step 3 : Incorporate the sugar, cinnamon, and lemon peel strips, and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly. Dulce de leche - Preparation - Step 3
Step 4 : Continue cooking until achieving the desired consistency and enjoy your homemade dulce de leche. Dulce de leche - Preparation - Step 4

Preparation

Step 1 : To prepare this sweet, first pour the milk into a saucepan and add the salt.

Step 2 : Place the saucepan over heat until the milk is warm, then remove from heat and add the lemon juice.

Step 3 : Cover the saucepan and let it sit for thirty minutes until the milk curdles.

Step 4 : Once curdled, add the sugar, cinnamon, and lemon peel strips.

Step 5 : Return the saucepan to medium heat and cook the sweet.

Step 6 : You can also use curdled milk to make this delicious dessert.

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