Argentine Dulce de Leche

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Dulce de leche
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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 Luján
• 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 Fé 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.