{"id":4275,"date":"2022-04-02T22:48:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-03T04:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/?p=4275"},"modified":"2022-04-20T22:39:14","modified_gmt":"2022-04-21T04:39:14","slug":"pressure-cooker-dulce-de-leche","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/pressure-cooker-dulce-de-leche\/","title":{"rendered":"One-Ingredient Dulce de Leche Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This Instant Pot Dulce de Leche recipe<\/strong> couldn\u2019t be easier! With just one ingredient, plus water, you get the sweetest, creamiest homemade caramel sauce for baking, dipping, and more. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2764\ufe0f Why You’ll Love This Recipe: <\/strong>This is hands-down the easiest and fastest way to make dulce de leche at home, with no watching the pot or worrying about the can. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve been making dulce de leche in the Instant Pot for years. Even though you can buy this thick, sweet caramel-like sauce in a can, this homemade version is by far our favorite! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This creamy dulce de leche is delicious for dunking homemade churros<\/a>! It also makes a wonderful caramel sauce to use between layer cakes<\/a>, to top cheesecakes<\/a>, or spoon over ice cream.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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DULCE DE LECHE INGREDIENTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You might be surprised, but there is one \u2013 yes one \u2013 ingredient in this Instant Pot recipe: Sweetened condensed milk<\/strong>. You don\u2019t need to add any sugar or fat to your homemade caramel sauce when you start with this magical ingredient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You\u2019ll need a 16 ounce canning jar<\/a> for this Instant Pot dulce de leche. The 16-ounce jar will give the caramel enough room to expand while boiling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll also need a wire rack (aka low trivet)<\/a> or steaming basket to hold the jar in the pot. Most brands of pressure cooker come with one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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WHY DON’T YOU PRESSURE COOK DULCE DE LECHE IN THE CAN?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many popular stovetop dulce de leche recipes have you remove the label from the can of sweetened condensed milk, submerge the can in water, and boil the milk inside the can for several hours. With stovetop cooking, if enough water boils off, there is a risk the can could burst. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I was creating this Instant Pot recipe, I decided to use a canning jar to completely sidestep this risk. Canning jars are ideal for pressure cooking, and they work great for making dulce de leche! Plus, it cooks in the jar you’ll use to serve and store it after cooking.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How to Make Dulce de Leche in an Instant Pot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This easy recipe will work in any brand of electric pressure cooker, including the Instant Pot<\/a>, Ninja Foodi<\/a>, or Power Pressure Cooker XL<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It really couldn\u2019t be easier to make this one-ingredient dulce de leche. However, there are a few key steps to keep in mind. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start with a canning jar. <\/strong>It\u2019s important to use a jar specifically made for canning. Thinner glass jars may not stand up to the pressure of the Instant Pot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note:<\/strong> You\u2019re not actually canning or preserving the Dulce de Leche in the canning jar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Next, pour the sweetened condensed milk into your jar. Be sure to wipe off any drips on the rim or down the sides (even on the inside). This can be done with a damp paper towel. These drips will likely cook faster than the rest of the milk, and may burn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Place the lid on the jar finger tight\u2014do not tighten all the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To set up the Instant Pot, place a wire rack or trivet in the bottom of the pressure cooker pot. This is important so the glass jar does not sit directly on the bottom, which can cause it to crack. If you do not have a rack you can roll and then coil aluminum foil to create one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Finally, add your water. The water should come at least halfway up the jar of condensed milk. Then pressure cook for 40 minutes. When the cook time ends, you\u2019ll have piping-hot and golden dulce de leche. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Important Tips for Making Dulce de Leche<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are the most important things to keep in mind when making this recipe:<\/p>\n\n\n\n