DULCE DE LECHE

ABOUT DULCE DE LECHE

Dulce de leche literally translates to sweet of milk
Traditional dulce de leche is made from slowly heating sugar, milk, and vanilla Argentina is known for its dulce de leche and it is widely found in homes and restaurants in foods such as:
Panqueques con dulce de leche (crepes with dulce de leche) Alfajores (cookies with dulce de leche between them) As a condiment for toast or medialunas (similar to crescent rolls)

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DULCE DE LECHE IN ARGENTINA

Dulce de leche is a common condiment in Argentina
Historically dulce de leche was a product that was made in the home The making of dulce de leche can be a very time consuming and tedious endeavor that can take practice to get just right In the early 20th century, a handful of companies began producing Argentine dulce de leche for sale at local groceries Here is a look at some of the notable firms (mostly Argentine) producing high quality dulce de leche

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LA SALAMANDRA DULCE DE LECHE

Since 1991, La Salamandra Dulce de Leche has been a premium line of dulce de leche in Argentina
La Salamandra is located about 90 km from Buenos Aires, near the town of Lujn It has won 1st prize at the Fancy Food Show in New York in the Jams, Preserves, Sweet James & Dressings

It is exported to select gourmet stores and restaurants in 25 countries

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LA SERENISIMA
La Serenisima was founded in 1929 and is a major dairy producer in Argentina
La Serenisima Dulce de Leche Estilo Colonial has less sugar than classic dulce de leche, which makes it thicker and creamier and have a more intense flavor El Estilo Colonial is best for toast or crackers or use in desserts, cakes, or other sweet dishes

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SAN IGNACIO
San Ignacios classic dulce de leche is the #1 selling brand of dulce de leche in Argentina
San Ignacio Dulce de Leche has been produced in the Santa F province, which is in the northeastern part of the country, since 1939 San Ignacio is known for its silky smooth texture It is available in either 450 g jars or 840 g jars

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CACHAFAZ
Cachafaz is an iconic alfajor brand that also sells its own brand of Cachafaz dulce de leche
Cachafaz is produced in Ciudadela, a city in Greater Buenos Aires Its dulce de leche has a silky smooth texture and is perfect for baking, dessert toppings, or by the spoonful

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NESTLE LA LECHERA
Nestle La Lechera Dulce de Leche is a brand that is common through Latin America and can be found in the United States
Cans of dulce de leche or convenient plastic squeeze bottles of dulce de leche are available Nestle La Lechera also produces sweetened condensed milk

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
For additional information, see our article about Argentine Cuisine.
Browse our entire selection of Argentine Foods. Check out our recipe ideas.

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