What Is Dulce de Leche? CarlaNichiata/Getty Images Dulce de leche, translating to “sweet of milk ” in Spanish, is a thick, creamy, caramel-like sweet.

Lazy dulce de leche toast is for the impatient dulce de leche lovers out there, like myself. It takes a mere 30 seconds to assemble, and three minutes to make.

Chilenitos are tender and crumbly Chilean sandwich cookies filled with dulce de leche and topped with powdered sugar. Serve these bite-size treats with afternoon coffee or as a light dessert.

How to make dulce de leche while you sleep Set, forget, and wake up to a spoonful of warm caramelised milk jam.

Cuban chef's picadillo empanadas and churros with dulce de leche: Shop the recipe Mika Leon joined "GMA" to share two of her favorite dishes.

Once the dulce de leche is nicely brown and caramelized, carefully remove from the oven and whisk to smooth out any lumps. Store in the refrigerator and chill completely before using.