Description
Indulgent Dulce de Leche Fondue brings creamy Argentine sweetness to dessert tables with rich caramel depths. Smooth chocolate, fresh fruits, and crisp cookies invite delightful dipping experiences for friends and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
Dulce de Leche Base:
- 1 cup (300 g) dulce de leche
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Dipping Options – Fruits:
- 4–5 strawberries
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1 apple, sliced
- 1 cup grapes
Dipping Options – Baked Goods and Snacks:
- 2–3 shortbread cookies
- 2–3 biscotti cookies
- 2–3 wafer cookies
- 2–3 pound cake cubes
- 2–3 brownie bites
- 2–3 pretzels
- 2–3 marshmallows
Instructions
- Select a medium saucepan and combine dulce de leche with heavy cream and milk, creating a smooth blending base for the fondue.
- Position the saucepan over medium-low heat, gently stirring the mixture continuously to prevent scorching and ensure uniform heating.
- Incorporate vanilla extract and a delicate pinch of sea salt, allowing the ingredients to meld harmoniously while maintaining a consistent stirring motion.
- Monitor the mixture’s temperature and texture, cooking for approximately 5 minutes until the fondue reaches a silky, luxurious consistency.
- Evaluate the fondue’s thickness, gradually introducing additional milk by tablespoon increments if the mixture appears too dense or compact.
- Transfer the warm, velvety dulce de leche mixture into a designated fondue pot or elegant heatproof serving vessel.
- Maintain the fondue’s temperature using a soft, low flame or a subtle tea light to preserve its inviting warmth and smooth texture.
- Artfully arrange an assortment of dipping companions such as fresh fruits, crisp cookies, and delectable treats around the fondue pot.
- Provide fondue forks or slender skewers to encourage interactive and playful enjoyment of the creamy, indulgent dulce de leche creation.
Notes
- Ensure constant stirring to prevent burning or sticking at the bottom of the saucepan.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pan for even heat distribution and smooth consistency.
- Select high-quality dulce de leche for rich, authentic caramel flavor.
- Experiment with alternative dipping items like pretzels, marshmallows, or pound cake for variety.
- Adjust salt quantity based on personal taste preference.
- Keep fondue warm at low temperature to maintain silky texture.
- Store leftover fondue in refrigerator and reheat gently with additional milk to restore original consistency.
- Consider dairy-free alternatives by substituting heavy cream with coconut cream for lactose-intolerant guests.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg