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Pressure Cooker Dulce de Leche

Rich, silky Argentine caramel made by pressure-cooking sweetened condensed milk in the can. Plan ahead: allow 1 hour of cooling before opening the can.

50 minEasyServes 8130 cal/serving

ArgentinianDessertPressure CookerVegetarianGluten-FreeEgg-FreeNut-Free

Ingredients

  • 2 cans sweetened condensed milk (14 oz can), label removed
  • 3 cups water

Instructions

  1. 1

    Remove the paper label from 2 cans label removed sweetened condensed milk (14 oz can). Do not open or puncture the can.

  2. 2

    Place the sealed can(s) on the trivet inside the pressure cooker. Add 3 cups water — the water should come at least halfway up the side of the can(s). If using more than two cans, stack them on their sides with the trivet raised.

  3. 3

    Seal the lid and cook on High Pressure for 35 minutes.

  4. 4

    Allow a full natural pressure release, which will take about 20-25 minutes. Do not quick-release — this is important for safety.

  5. 5

    Carefully remove the can(s) and allow them to cool completely to room temperature, at least 1 hour, before opening. Never open a hot can of dulce de leche.

  6. 6

    Open the cooled can and stir the dulce de leche smooth. It will be a deep amber, spreadable caramel. Use immediately or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks.

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