Description
Silky dulce de leche fondue brings Argentine dessert magic to your table, creating a luxurious sweet experience. Guests will dip fresh fruits, cookies, and cake into this creamy caramel delight, discovering pure indulgence with each heavenly bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (300 g) dulce de leche
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp butter (optional, for extra silkiness)
- 1 pinch salt
- Pretzels
- Pound cake cubes
- Brownie bites
- Marshmallows
- Shortbread cookies
- Biscotti
- Wafers
- Strawberries
- Banana slices
- Apple slices
- Grapes
Instructions
- Fondue Preparation: Blend dulce de leche, heavy cream, and milk in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, whisking continuously until achieving a silky, uniform texture.
- Flavor Infusion: Incorporate vanilla extract and sea salt, allowing the mixture to simmer and meld flavors, creating a rich, aromatic base while maintaining a smooth consistency.
- Consistency Management: Fine-tune the fondue’s thickness by gradually introducing milk, ensuring an ideal, velvety texture that coats dipping items perfectly.
- Serving Setup: Transfer the warm, luscious dulce de leche mixture into a dedicated fondue pot or elegant heatproof serving vessel, maintaining a gentle warmth using a low flame or tea light to preserve its luxurious, dippable quality.
- Presentation and Enjoyment: Artfully arrange an array of dipping companions – such as fresh fruits, crisp cookies, and delectable treats – alongside fondue forks or skewers, inviting guests to indulge in this decadent, interactive dessert experience.
Notes
- Maintain low, gentle heat to prevent burning or scorching the dulce de leche, which can quickly turn bitter and ruin the smooth texture.
- Stir continuously and monitor thickness, adding milk gradually to achieve the perfect dippable consistency without becoming too runny or thick.
- Use premium dulce de leche and fresh heavy cream for richer, more luxurious flavor that elevates the entire fondue experience.
- Swap dairy milk with almond or coconut milk for lactose-free version, ensuring those with dietary restrictions can also enjoy this delectable dessert.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg