Hot Dulce de Leche

For those of you that may be unfamiliar with dulce de leche, it taste similar to caramel, but is thicker in texture. The term dulce de leche means, "candy of milk" or "sweet of milk". It is made by boiling milk, sugar, baking soda and then simmering until thickened and caramelized and then adding vanilla extract. Lately you may have seen a quick way of making it by boiling a can of sweetened condensed milk either in a crock pot or on the stove. But you may have also heard about how there is a possibility of it exploding. For me the simplest way is to buy a can of dulce de leche at the grocery store in the ethnic/Mexican food section.

This drink combines milk and dulce de leche into at hot drink that is so very very delicious. After I finished my drink I was tempted to make some more. But I had an idea of how to use the leftover dulce de leche, so check back Monday to see what else I made with dulce de leche.

Hot Dulce de Leche

Ingredients:

• 1 cup whole or 2% milk
• 2 tablespoons dulce de leche
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• whipped cream

Directions:

1. In a small saucepan add the milk, dulce de leche and vanilla. Heat over medium heat, stirring often, until the dulce de leche has completely combine with the milk and the milk is at a simmer, about 3-4 minutes. Pour into a mug and top with whipped cream, if desired.

Enjoy!!!

Notes:
This recipe can easily be increased to serve more people.

Nutrition Facts
Serves: 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories 197
Total Fat		10.2g
Saturated Fat		5.6g
Polyunsaturated Fat		0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat		2g
Trans Fat		0g
Cholesterol		26.9g
Sodium		125.2g
Potassium		350.5g
Total Carbohydrates		18.2g
Dietary Fiber		0g
Sugars		19g
Protein		8.6g
Vitamin A 5.48% Vitamin C 0.5%
Calcium 30.08% Iron 0.41%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

*Adapted from A Communal Table.