Dessert for 4
Dulce de Leche
Milk and sugar simmer with baking powder and vanilla until they become thick and caramel-colored.
Typical price
$2.01for 4 servings
$0.50 per serving$2.01 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 36 oz | $1.44Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.01 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarBaking powder and sodaCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 L milk
- 300 g sugar
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Steps
- Combine the milk, sugar, and baking powder in a 3-quart saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring often.
- Lower the heat and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring frequently, until thick and golden.
- Stir in the vanilla and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Cool the dulce de leche for 5 minutes before serving.
Swaps
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
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