Dulce de Leche: Unexpected ways to use this sweet treat
What's the story
Dulce de leche, the lusciously thick caramelized milk, has held a place of honor in Latin American dessert traditions for hundreds of years.
Its velvety smoothness and irresistible sweetness make it a secret weapon in any dessert. And, it's versatile.
Discover five unexpected ways to use Dulce de Leche to turn everyday recipes into unforgettable delicacies.
Cheesecake
Dulce de leche cheesecake
A classic cheesecake gets a decadent upgrade with Dulce de Leche blended into the batter, creating a dessert experience that's simultaneously smooth and bursting with richness.
And for that extra dash of elegance, swirl additional Dulce de Leche on top prior to baking for a tantalizing marbled effect that's as beautiful to behold as it is to savor.
Brownies
Caramel swirl brownies
Take your brownies to the next level by swirling in some Dulce de Leche caramel before baking.
The caramel will melt into the brownies as they bake, creating pockets of gooey deliciousness in every bite.
For optimal results, use a toothpick to gently swirl the Dulce de Leche into the brownie batter. This technique ensures a perfect blend of caramel in every piece of the dessert.
French toast
Stuffed French toast
If you want to take your Dulce de Leche breakfast game to the next level, try making stuffed french toast.
Just slather a thick layer between two slices of bread, dip them in your egg mixture, and fry them up until they're golden and irresistible.
You'll end up with a warm and gooey caramel surprise in the middle, oozing out with each bite. Trust us, it's the ultimate comfort food!
Ice cream
Ice cream topping
Turn ordinary vanilla ice cream into a decadent delight by drizzling it with warm Dulce de Leche.
The contrast between the cold ice cream and the warm caramel is simply divine.
For added crunch and flavor, sprinkle some chopped nuts or chocolate shavings on top.
This is a simple yet delicious way to use Dulce de Leche. It transforms any ice cream bowl into a gourmet dessert.
Cake
Caramel layer cake
Make a show-stopping layer cake by using Dulce de Leche as both filling and frosting.
Spread each layer with this creamy caramel before stacking them high for an impressive dessert centerpiece.
And, if you can handle the extra sweetness, add thin slices of fresh fruit between layers to balance out the flavors.