Dulce de Leche Greek-style

Ingredients

While the original Argentinian dulce de leche is made with condensed milk, our Greek adaptation incorporates the use of honey, a staple ingredient in Greek cuisine. This addition adds a unique floral sweetness to the dulce de leche, giving it a distinct Greek flavor profile. Additionally, we have infused the caramelized milk with a hint of cinnamon, a common spice used in Greek desserts. We alse have the original recipe for Dulce de leche, so you can check it out.

• 2 cups (470ml) whole milk 2 cups (470ml) whole milk
• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
• 1 cup (240ml) honey 1 cup (240ml) honey
• 1 cinnamon stick 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 300 kcal / 1255 KJ
• Fat: 15g (9g saturated)
• Carbohydrates: 40g (38g sugars)
• Protein: 3g
• Fiber: 0g
• Salt: 0.1g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a saucepan, combine the milk, heavy cream, honey, and cinnamon stick.
2. 2.
   Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
3. 3.
   Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 1 hour, or until it thickens and turns a golden caramel color. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
4. 4.
   Remove the saucepan from heat and discard the cinnamon stick.
5. 5.
   Stir in the vanilla extract and let the dulce de leche cool to room temperature.
6. 6.
   Transfer the dulce de leche to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before using.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Milk — Use whole milk for a creamier texture.
• Honey — Opt for a high-quality Greek honey to enhance the Greek flavors.
• Cinnamon — Use a fresh cinnamon stick for the best flavor.

Tips & Tricks

• Stir the mixture occasionally while simmering to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the saucepan.
• Adjust the cooking time based on your desired thickness. Cook longer for a thicker dulce de leche.
• Drizzle the Greek-style dulce de leche over Greek yogurt or use it as a topping for baklava.

Serving advice

Serve the Greek-style dulce de leche as a topping for traditional Greek desserts like loukoumades (honey puffs) or galaktoboureko (custard pie). It can also be enjoyed spread on toast or as a filling for pastries.

Presentation advice

Drizzle the dulce de leche over desserts in an artistic manner, creating swirls or zigzags. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a drizzle of Greek honey for an extra touch of elegance.