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Manjarate Dulce de Leche Mousse

Published: Apr 19, 2023 · Modified: Jun 12, 2025 by Pilar Hernandez · This post may contain affiliate links.

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In Chile, this dessert started as something you would buy to send to school. Manjarate is Dulce de Leche Mousse's commercial name, sold next to the jelly and yogurt at the supermarket. It's always served in small portions with a crust of dark chocolate on top.

My mother did not favor packing desserts besides fruit in my lunch box, so eating Manjarate (a play with the word Manjar = Dulce de Leche) was exceptional for me.

Dulce de Leche Mousse or ManjarateLiving abroad, Manjarate is something I miss, so I now make this homemade version. It's even better than the commercial one; it's fluffy and melts in your mouth with dulce de leche sweetness. The chocolate cover is a lovely crunchy compliment. I use dark chocolate to balance the dulce de leche, but you can use milk chocolate, too.

What brand of Dulce de Leche do you recommend?

This is an important question; the most traditional is a canned Dulce de Leche, La Lechera brand (made in Chile), Amazon-affiliated link. Easy to find in Latino markets in the USA, also available in Safeway and Walmart. I don’t recommend using Argentinian Dulce de Leche; they are very heavy on vanilla flavor and distracting for Chilean purposes.

La Lechera Dulce de Leche can Manjar en tarro

You may also like the recipe: Chilean Empolvados.

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Manjarate Dulce de Leche Mousse

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  • Author: Pilar Hernandez
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 Minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 10
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Chilled
  • Cuisine: Chilean
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Description

A Chilean dessert.


Ingredients

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  • 1 can (12 fluid oz.) of evaporated milk, chilled all night
  • 1 pound (450 grams) of dulce de leche, I used the canned dulce de leche La Lechera brand available at Latin markets
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
  • 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chopped

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whip the evaporated milk with a hand or stand mixer on high speed until thickened, about 4-6 minutes, depending on the mixer's power. The volume should increase at least twice.
  2. Add the dulce de leche and beat on low speed for 1 minute until fully incorporated. Add cream and beat on high speed for 2 minutes. Watch out for splashes.
    Evaporated milk in bowl Evaporated milk whipped
  3. In a bowl, put the unflavored gelatin and cover with cold water, stir to wet all the gelatin and let stand for 1 minute, add half a cup of boiling water, and stir 1 minute until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Add the dissolved gelatin (can use a strainer if you are unsure) to the mixture and beat for 1 minute.
    With dulce de leche Whipped with cream
  4. Spoon mixture into individual ramekins and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
    Manjarate in cups
  5. Melt the chopped chocolate in the microwave for 45 seconds, remove and stir for 1 minute. If not totally melted, continue heating for 20 seconds and stir for 1 minute each time. When melted, spoon on top of each mousse.
    Chocolate layer on top
  6. Refrigerate for 10 minutes and serve.
    Dulce De Leche Mousse or Manjarate Dulce De Leche Mousse or Manjarate

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 317
  • Sugar: 38 g
  • Sodium: 98.4 mg
  • Fat: 12.6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7.9 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45.5 g
  • Fiber: 1.6 g
  • Protein: 7.9 g

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  1. Paulo says

    March 23, 2025 at 5:19 pm

    Hola Pilar, alguna recomendación para esparcir el chocolate más fácilmente? Yo lo derrito y no es tan líquido como para esparcirlo fácilmente, y no quiero calentarlo tanto como para que se corte. Deliciosa receta!

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    • Pilar Hernandez says

      March 24, 2025 at 3:10 pm

      Paciencia y cuidado no más, si lo mezclas con crema, aceite vegetal o mantequilla cambia el resultado final, así que no recomiendo agregarle nada.

      Puedes hacer una manga de papel mantequilla y luego colocarlo en lineas y eso lo hace más fácil de esparcir. Suerte.

      Reply
  2. Geia says

    January 14, 2024 at 11:52 pm

    Thank you so much for this! I made this tonight as dessert for a date with my wife. I used manjar, that I also made from your recipe, instead of store bought dulce de leche. All absolutely delicious!! It reminds me of my favourite French yoghurt dessert, Marron Suisse, however that one is made with chestnuts. So grateful for you sharing these recipes and I cannot wait to make your empolvados using the manjar I made as the filling.

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    • Pilar Hernandez says

      January 15, 2024 at 6:25 pm

      Homemade manjar is such a treat! So glad you enjoy the desert. Thanks for coming back and sharing.

      Reply
  3. Manon says

    January 10, 2024 at 10:16 am

    How much is a can of evaporated milk? Is the ratio evaporated milk : dulce de leche 1:1?

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    • Pilar Hernandez says

      January 10, 2024 at 4:22 pm

      A can of evaporated milk is 12 fluid ounces.
      No, the ratio is not 1:1

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