Argentine · sauce/condiment
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche reads sweetness 10.0, floral 4.6 and richness 2.3 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Argentine sauce/condiment, about 29 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 0.0 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 10.0 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.4 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 2.5 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.6 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 10.0 · Floral 4.6 · Richness 2.3 · Fruity 1.2 · Nutty 0.7
What's in it (4)
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Time & effort: about 29 min (19 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 366.9 kcal, 27.3 g protein, 0.7 g fat, 63.2 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Combine milk, sugar, and a pinch of baking soda in a heavy saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir frequently for one to one-and-a-half hours until the mixture thickens, darkens to a caramel brown, and coats a spoon.
- Stir in vanilla, cool, and store in jars.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.