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Homemade Dulce de Leche

October 8, 2022 by Pilar Hernandez
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Homemade Dulce de Leche Manjar BlancoThis recipe from scratch with just milk and sugar, for homemade Dulce de Leche, was shared with me by a very dear and experienced cook friend, M. B. Carvajal. I reduced the cinnamon and omitted the vanilla. I like my Dulce de Leche very simple. Here in Houston, one can buy Argentine dulce de leche from good brands, but with so much vanilla for me is like eating something else. The Chilean version is more subtle.

This old recipe continues to produce a delicious homemade dulce de leche. Dulce de Leche from scratch certainly requires an afternoon or morning free and patience. I usually read a magazine or book while I stir the pot.
Homemade Dulce de Leche Manjar Blanco

Homemade Dulce de Leche Manjar casero

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Homemade Dulce de Leche Manjar Blanco

Homemade Dulce de Leche

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Make from scratch with milk and sugar. Magnificent.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 jars Bonne Maman (2 pounds) 1x

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 2 liters of milk (preferably whole, but I have made it with 2% too)
  • 500 grams of granulated sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick around 2″ (4 cm.) long

Instructions

  1. Place the ingredients in a large pot and cook over medium-high heat, stirring until it boils. Remember that milk tends to foam a lot.
    Milk on the pan Boiling milk
  2. Keep it boiling to reduce, and occasionally stir for the first hour. When it begins to thicken, stir more, it is better if you stir all the time.
    Thickening milk Thickening milk
  3. After about 1 1/2 – 2 hours, I will start taking a caramel color. Take a teaspoon full, let cool, and try.
    Thicken Dulce de Leche
  4. Cook until the desired thickness. Let it cool a little before saving it in jars. Keep refrigerated. It lasts two months.
    Homemade Dulce de Leche
  • Author: Pilar Hernandez
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Category: Jam
  • Method: Stove
  • Cuisine: Chilean

Keywords: Manjar blanco, Manjar casero, Dulce de Leche

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  1. Chelsea

    February 21, 2020 at 2:24 pm

    I made this last night! It tastes wonderful. However, I forgot to put it in the fridge overnight. Should I throw it out and start over?

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    • Pilar Hernandez

      February 21, 2020 at 2:29 pm

      No! it’s like a jam, no problem being out unless you can tell is clearly wrong.

      Reply
      • Chelsea Kleinmeyer

        February 21, 2020 at 9:06 pm

        Thank goodness! Making these for a bunch of Girl Scouts! Didn’t want anyone to get sick! Thank you so much!

        Reply
  2. Karly

    October 24, 2016 at 11:12 am

    Wow. I’d bathe in this stuff if I could. Seriously, it looks SO amazing! Need to try this (and spread it on all the things) ASAP!

    Reply
    • Pilar Hernandez

      October 25, 2016 at 8:01 am

      Ha, sounds like a perfect plan.

      Reply

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Hello! I'm Pilar Hernandez, a Latina mom, cookbook author, and urban farmer. I'm currently based in Seattle, WA. I was born and raised in Chile. I went to medical school there and then moved to …

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