Dulce de Leche | Pressure Cooker Method
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A creamy, silky sauce or spread, Dulce de Leche is a sweetened, reduced and caramelised version of milk. Easily made using a pressure cooker, it is a versatile ingredient or topping for desserts. Stores well and tastes delicious by itself, or paired with other desserts.
Author: Praerna
Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: South American
Yield: 400 gms
Ingredients
- 1 x 400 gm can sweetened condensed milk
- Equipment Used:
- Pressure Cooker
- Kitchen Tongs
Instructions
- Wipe the can clean and remove the paper label, if any.
- Place the can, on its side, in the pressure cooker. Cover with enough water so that it is about 1.5" above the can.
- Close the pressure cooker, along with the pressure whistle, and set it on the stove on high heat.
- Once the first whistle goes off, reduce the heat to minimum and simmer for 35 mins.
- Turn off the heat and let the pressure cooker cool down in its own time.
- Open the cooker and carefully lift out the can using a pair of kitchen tongs or oven mitts. Allow the can to cool completely before opening.
- Open the can, take out the contents and whisk until smooth. Transfer into an airtight jar and store in the fridge for up to a month.
Recipe by Food-Dee-Dum at https://food-dee-dum.com/2016/05/03/make-dulce-de-leche-home/