CARAMELIZED CONDENSED MILK CREAM (Simplified Version)

This is the same creamy base used in the famous Pastel de Cuatro Leches cake but prepared in a simpler and safer way. No need to stir constantly, and there’s no risk of milk burning. The flavor is rich with a subtle caramel note and a thicker, velvety texture.

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🥣 Ingredient

• Sweetened condensed milk (not the small coffee creamer cans) — typically found in cans or tubes as a thick white cream.

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Instructions

If Using Canned Condensed Milk:

1. Place the unopened can in a pot and cover with water.
2. Simmer on medium heat for 3 hours, ensuring the water level stays above the can at all times.
3. Top up the water if it evaporates during cooking.

If Using Tubed Condensed Milk:

1. Pour the condensed milk into a heat-safe jar with a tightly sealed lid.
2. Place the jar in a pot and fill water up to just below the jar’s lid.
3. Simmer on medium heat for 3 hours, topping up water as needed to maintain the level.

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💡 Tips

• Do not open the can or jar before boiling.
• The slow cooking process caramelizes the milk, transforming its color to light golden caramel and intensifying its flavor.
• Use this caramelized cream as a luscious filling or topping for desserts like cakes, pastries, or puddings.
• Keep refrigerated after opening.

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📝 Final Thoughts

This gentle caramelization method yields a silky, deliciously sweetened condensed milk cream with rich caramel notes—an easy and versatile ingredient for your favorite desserts.