Cuban Dulce de Leche: With a Taste of Home
Dulce de leche is a classic of traditional Cuban pastry-making. Its grainy texture, deep flavor, and the aroma of cinnamon make it an irresistible dessert that has been passed down from generation to generation. Below, we show you how to prepare it with simple ingredients and in the style of our grandmothers.
🥛 Required ingredients:
- 1 gallon of whole milk
- 1 large lemon (2 tablespoons of juice)
- 4 cups of white sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- A pinch of salt
👨🍳 Initial preparation:
Place the milk in a wide, deep pot. Add the lemon juice and a few pieces of the peel. Bring the mixture to medium-high heat. When it comes to a boil, the milk will curdle and the first lumps will begin to form, marking the starting point of this dessert.
🔥 Cooking the dulce:
Add the sugar, the pinch of salt, and the cinnamon sticks. Lower the heat to medium-low and allow the mixture to cook slowly for an hour or more. Avoid stirring frequently to preserve the grainy texture. Once the curds take on a caramel color and the liquid has reduced, remove from the heat.
Place the dulce while still hot in a wide dish to cool at room temperature. Then store it in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Its flavor improves over time.
ℹ️ Additional information:
- Yields: Approximately 10 servings
- Total time: 5 min (preparation) + 1 h 40 min (cooking)
- Category: Desserts
- Cuisine: Cuban
💡 Tip:
If you want a more intense flavor, you can add a little natural vanilla extract to the initial mixture. Served with fresh cheese, this sweet becomes a sublime experience.
Did you feel inspired to make it? Share your experience in the comments. We love reading your versions and family variations of this very special recipe.
🏷️ Tags: dulce de leche, Cuban cuisine, traditional desserts, Creole recipes, artisanal condensed milk, homemade dessert
For the Spanish version, visit: Dulce de Leche Cubano: Sabroso y Fácil de Preparar.
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