EasyDulce de Leche (Water Bath Method)

Dulce de Leche is a thick, creamy caramel made by heating sweetened condensed milk. My foolproof water bath method for Dulce de Leche does not have you boil a can. This method is super safe and means you can easily see the level of caramelisation you have in your Dulce de Leche.

📝 Ingredients

• One 395g (14oz) can of sweetened condensed milk
• Salt or Vanilla to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to 425°f / 220°c. Pour the condensed milk into the vessel of your choice - I used a loaf pan so that I could fit a few in my oven, but a glass or metal pie pan or cake pan of your choice will also work.
2. 2Cover tightly with foil.
3. 3Place the pan into a larger casserole dish or similar shallow dish. Fill up with water, taking care that the water does not go higher than the pan with the condensed milk in it.
4. 4Bake for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, topping up with water as needed if the water level drops, until the Dulce de Leche is your desired level of thickness and colour.
5. 5Remove from the oven, carefully remove the pan from the water bath, and cool slightly. Transfer to an airtight container and leave to cool completely in the fridge. Do not worry if the Dulce de Leche looks lumpy - any lumps can be whisked out once cool.
6. 6When using, whisk to remove any lumps. Add salt or vanilla to taste.
7. 7Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.