Dulce De Leche Made In A Pressure Cooker Recipes

DULCE DE LECHE MADE IN A PRESSURE COOKER

Steps:

• Place the can of sweetened, condensed milk directly onto the bottom of the pressure cooker and add cold water, enough for the water level to come about 2½-cm (or 1-inch) over the top of the can (not exceeding the 'maximum capacity level' of the pressure cooker). Make sure the can is on its side, otherwise it will start bouncing up and down once the water comes to a boil.
• Lock on the lid and heat over high heat until the cooker starts to whistle to let you know it has reached pressure. Lower the heat, making sure the heat is still high enough for the pressure cooker to maintain the pressure.
• Cook for 40 minutes at high pressure (according to the manufacturer of my pressure cooker, the water in my pressure cooker reaches temperatures of 118°C/244°F under pressure).
• After 40 minutes, remove the pressure cooker from the heat and open the valve to allow the steam to escape and the pressure to come down. I placed the pressure cooker on the balcony for this because I like my kitchen wallpaper to stay on the walls...
• Once the pressure cooker unlocks, carefully pluck the hot can out of the (also very hot) water with some handy kitchen utensil, such as a fork or a slotted spoon. Place the can on a heatproof surface and allow to cool to room temperature before opening (or leave the can in the cooker and allow the water in the pressure cooker and the hot can to cool down together).
• Dulce de leche can be kept in the fridge for about 3 weeks, stored in an airtight container. Don't keep the dulce de leche in the can (once opened), as this can negatively affect the color of the dulce de leche. I've heard that you can keep closed cans of dulce de leche for years and years, but I haven't tried this and - honestly - I wouldn't be able to keep my hands off the stuff for that long!
• Dulce de leche can be softened in the bowl of a double boiler if its too stiff.

DULCE DE LECHE

Steps:

• Put the sugar in a large saucepan. Turn the heat to a medium temperature and carefully melt the sugar. Gently tilt the pan as the sugar melts, rather than stirring, as it will adhere to a spoon or spatula.
• When the sugar is melted, add the butter and stir into the sugar. It will bubble, so take care. Next, add the milk a little at a time, stirring continuously.
• Finally, add the can of condensed milk and stir well until it is fully incorporated. Keep stirring as the dulce de leche bubbles and thickens over a medium heat. It will need a further 5-10 mins of cooking. It will turn a darker shade of brown and take on a slight orange-red hue as it darkens. It should be thick enough to leave a clear channel in the pan when a spoon is run through and then add a pinch of salt. It will firm up as it cools. The dulce de leche can be stored in a jar in the fridge and will keep for up to a month. If not storing in a jar ensure it's covered so a skin doesn't form.