Dulce de leche with 4 ingredients: Simple and practical homemade recipe

Hi everyone, today we’re going to learn how to make Dulce de leche with 4 ingredients using simple ingredients. So grab your pen and paper to jot down the ingredients, then follow the complete preparation method.

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04/12/2025

How to Make Dulce de leche

This recipe is ideal for those looking for a sweet treat with few ingredients and very easy to prepare. See below the list of all ingredients and required quantities. And then, a very complete preparation method with details of the recipe.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 liter of milk
3 cups of sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1 pinch baking soda

Instructions:

First, combine the sugar, milk and bicarbonate over medium heat, stirring constantly until it boils.

Then keep stirring until the mixture thickens and takes on a light brown color, starting to come away from the bottom of the pan (approximately 1 hour or so).

Then remove from the heat, allow to cool slightly, and continue stirring until the consistency becomes thicker.

Finally, grease a large surface with butter and pour in the jam. Finish by letting it cool completely and then cut into pieces before serving.