Dulce de leche ice cream
Dulce de leche ice cream is a rich, creamy frozen dessert featuring the caramelized milk flavor of dulce de leche, a staple in Latin American cuisine. It typically combines a vanilla or sweet cream base with ribbons or swirls of the thick, caramel-like sauce, which is made by slowly heating sweetened milk. Originating from Argentina and Uruguay, it has become a beloved treat throughout Latin America and beyond.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is high in carbohydrates and fat, with a moderate amount of protein from the milk and cream base. A single serving (about 1/2 cup) generally provides around 250-350 calories, along with calcium and some vitamins from the dairy.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 50 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 45 g |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
| Calcium | 150 mg |
| Potassium | 250 mg |
| Phosphorus | 120 mg |
| Vitamin A | 10% DV |
| Vitamin D | 10% DV |
| Vitamin B12 | 8% DV |
| Riboflavin | 10% DV |
| Magnesium | 20 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, dulce de leche is a cornerstone of South American sweets, often called 'milk candy,' and its transformation into ice cream showcases the region's love for rich, comforting flavors. Nutritionally, the slow-cooking process of making dulce de leche creates Maillard reaction compounds, which add depth of flavor without extra additives.
