Argentine-Style Milk Caramel (Dulce de Leche)
Argentine-Style Milk Caramel (Dulce de Leche) offers a deeply caramelized, milky sweetness with a silky, spoonable texture and subtle vanilla aroma. It’s rich yet balanced, perfect for spreading on toast, swirling into desserts, or serving over ice cream for a special treat after dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves32
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Argentine-Style Milk Caramel (Dulce de Leche), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 18 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 71
- Heart Health
- 49
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring the milk to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Take it off the heat; strain it through cheesecloth. Return it to the saucepan.
- 2
Split the vanilla bean in half; scrape the seeds into the milk. Stir in the sugar; cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves. Stir in the baking soda just as the milk mixture starts to boil. Lower the heat to medium, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, a wooden spoon pulled through shows the bottom of the pan, and the mixture turns light brown. Take the pan off the heat.
- 3
Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water; set the saucepan in the ice bath, stirring constantly until the dulce de leche is cold. Transfer to sterile airtight jars; keep in the refrigerator.
- Calories 147.65 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 4.18 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 34.32 g 12%
- Total Fat 0.11 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.06 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 3.65 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 49.99 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 1.02 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 34.47 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 160.88 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 204.27 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 78.06 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 1.46 mcg Low Source 7%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Argentine Style Milk Caramel (Dulce de Leche) is made with 4 ingredients and serves 32. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Baking Soda, Milk, Sugar, and Vanilla Bean. Each serving provides about 147.65 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Argentine-Style Milk Caramel (Dulce de Leche) made of?
- The main ingredients are Baking Soda, Milk, Sugar, Vanilla Bean. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Argentine-Style Milk Caramel (Dulce de Leche)?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 147.65 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Argentine-Style Milk Caramel (Dulce de Leche) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 4 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Argentine-Style Milk Caramel (Dulce de Leche) healthy?
- Argentine-Style Milk Caramel (Dulce de Leche) has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 147.65 calories and 4.18 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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