Dulce de leche, literally “sweet milk,” is a beloved confection across Latin America and Europe. Known for its smooth, caramel-like texture and rich flavor, it is made by slowly heating milk and sugar until the mixture thickens and develops its signature golden-brown color. The process relies on careful temperature control to ensure the sugars caramelize without burning, and constant mixing to prevent sticking.
For artisanal or medium-scale production, our Cooking Kettle Premium Plus is ideally suited for preparing dulce de leche, caramel, and other viscous and heat-sensitive products. Equipped with efficient mixing and precise temperature regulation, it ensures even heating and a consistent, high-quality result for each batch.
Producers aiming for larger commercial or industrial volumes may benefit from our Vacuum Cooking Boiler Double VK, which allows for lower-temperature cooking under vacuum conditions. This helps preserve delicate flavors and improves production efficiency for continuous or large-batch manufacturing.
Suggested Recipe for Traditional Dulce de Leche
Ingredients:
- 4 liters whole milk
- 1.2 kg sugar
- 1 vanilla pod (optional)
- 1 tsp baking soda (to help prevent crystallization)
Method:
- Combine milk, sugar, and baking soda in the kettle, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Heat gently, maintaining a steady simmer while stirring to avoid sticking.
- Continue cooking until the mixture reaches the desired thick, spreadable consistency and caramel color.
- Transfer to sterilized jars while hot and seal.
Our equipment models are suitable for both small-batch production and large-scale industrial manufacturing of dulce de leche.
