Condensed Milk Dulce de Leche (1 ingredient recipe)
Did you know you can make creamy dulce de leche from condensed milk without opening the can? This easy recipe is similar to caramel and so hands-off it doesn’t even require stirring.
Servings 1 cup
Ingredients
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 ounces, or as many as fit in the pot without overcrowding it
Instructions
- Remove the label from 1 can sweetened condensed milk.
- Place the can in a big pot with a lid.
- Cover cans with tap water, making sure the water level is at least 2 inches above the can/s.
- Bring the water to a simmer over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to lowest and let simmer for 2 ½ to 3 hours. If the cans are on their side, move them around so they cook evenly. Always check the water covers them.
- Remove from the water and let it cool down completely before opening so it doesn't spatter and you risk burning. Suggestion: if it's your first time and you can boil two or three cans, remove them at different intervals and see what your favorite texture and flavor is.
- To store, transfer to a jar with lid or airtight container and refrigerate.
Notes
Be careful when removing the can: they are hot! So use tongs to carefully remove the cans from the hot water when they are finished.
Let the can cool down before opening: do not try to open them while they are still hot. The built-up pressure inside the can may cause the hot dulce de leche to spit out if opened too soon. The hot caramel milk can burn your skin.
Variations in color and texture: depending on how long you boil the can, you can customize your dulce de leche to be thicker and darker. I like it between 2 and ½ and 3 hours. Some people prefer a thinner spread and boil it for 2 hours. Experiment and find your sweet spot.
