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Dulce de Leche Cortada (Curdled Milk Dessert)

Dulce de leche cortada is one of the classic old fashioned Venezuelan desserts that I grew up with. It is also popular in Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Cuban, puerto rican, Venezuelan
Keyword: dulce de leche cortada
Servings: 8 portions

Ingredients

  • 2 liters whole milk
  • 2 cups of sugar
  • 2 lime (juice and zest)
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 5 cloves
  • 1 tbsp rum (optional)
  • Raisins (optional)

Instructions

  • In a big pot, pour the milk with the lime juice. Let it sit for 10 minutes until clumps start to form.
  • Take the pot to the stove and take the milk to a boil. Add the sugar, cinnamon stick, cloves, lime zest, rum, and raisins. Stir slowly to don’t break the clumps. Let the curdled milk reduce for 40 - 60 minutes.
  • Take the dulce de leche cortada out of the stove when the liquid has become caramel and the clumps are slightly golden. Serve!