Try This Delicious, Easy Recipe For Arequipe

You can find arequipe, usually called dulche de leche in our country, in all kinds of small and large stores in certain Latin American countries. Have you thought about making it yourself? If so, you should definitely read on. You will discover all about this easy homemade arequipe recipe.

If you have a sweet tooth, this recipe is definitely for you. It’s incredibly creamy and sweet. Even dieters can enjoy it, in the right amounts.

But what exactly is arequipe?

By now you know it’s a creamy, sweet spread. However, the most important aspect is that it is a dairy product. You could even call it caramelized milk. Hence the name dulche de leche: sweetness of milk.

But there’s more: if you eat a spoonful of arequipe, you’re eating a bit of Latin American culture. It is called arequipe in Venezuela, Colombia, Peru and Ecuador. Only the Argentines call it dulche de leche.

Regardless of what you call it, it’s a simple recipe. Moreover, it is just one of many caramelized milk preparations enjoyed by people worldwide.

It’s easy to make it at home, in comfort. Moreover, you can make exactly the amount you need. And just like the saying goes, good things don’t last long.

That said, remember not to eat more of it than is good for you. It contains large amounts of sugar.

Recipe to make arequipe yourself

You can find many ways to enjoy arequipe wherever you are. In other places you can make a variation on this. Usually it is eaten together with a contrasting sweet taste. In some places flan is popular.

Arequipe should have a smooth consistency. It should also be very flavorful and sweet. In other words, it should take a few glasses of water to get rid of the sweet feeling in your mouth.

Now that you know more about where it comes from, what it’s made from, and how you can enjoy it, it’s time to get to the kitchen. Follow the instructions below to make your own arequipe yourself.

Ingredients

• 1 packet of whole milk powder (950 g)
• 4 cups of water (1 liter)
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (or to taste) (300 g)
• 1 tablespoon salt (15 g)
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon (30 g)
• 1 tablespoon baking soda (9 g)

Preparation

• First, you need a stainless steel pan. The pan must be made of stainless steel, as this allows the caramelization to take place without burning on the bottom. If it sticks to the pan, it will make it difficult to make the recipe.

• Now make the milk by combining the powdered milk with the water and whisking vigorously.
• When you’re done, add the granulated sugar, then the baking soda, cinnamon and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
• Keep in mind that you should never stop stirring. We want it to be thick without lumps and stirring is of great importance.
• As for the heat, start on a medium heat.
• You don’t have to follow the recipe literally, but you do have to keep stirring.
• If you notice any lumps at any point during the process  , a good trick is to add a little cold water and keep stirring until they go away.
• When your mixture is golden brown/caramel colored and starting to thicken, reduce the heat to the minimum. We’re almost done now.

• Once it’s thick enough that you can see the bottom of the pan when you stir and you’re happy with the color and texture, remove it from the heat. Immediately transfer to another pan or bowl.
• All done! Let it cool down a bit and enjoy!