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dulce de leche

[ duhl-sey duh le-chey ]

noun

, Latin-American Cooking.
  1. a thick, sweet sauce made by slowly cooking sweetened milk over low heat until it caramelizes and reduces.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of dulce de leche1

First recorded in 1875–80; from Spanish: literally, “sweet of milk”; dulce “sweet” (from Latin dulcis; dulcet ) + de de + leche “milk” (from Latin lac; lacto- )
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Example Sentences

You’re in luck for spring thanks to L.A. brand Tower 28, which recently released its LipSoftie Lip Treatment in five flavors: Watermelon Kiwi, Blood Orange Vanilla, Dulce de Leche, SOS Vanilla and Ube Vanilla.

Milei, who once called the pope an “imbecile,” gave Francis some of his favorite Argentine dulce de leche alfajor cookies and lemon biscuits.

More than a century ago, the story goes, the wife of poet José Gálvez Barrenechea made him a custard similar to dulce de leche and topped it with meringue.

The series was filmed on location in some of Buenos Aires' most noted neighborhoods, including La Boca and Recoleta, and features classic dishes such as "bife de chorizo" steaks and desserts slathered in "dulce de leche," a creamy caramel-like delight.

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Another combo that I want to sneak in under the wire: Mexican Hot Chocolate Chip Cookies with dulce de leche ice cream.

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