what does dulce de leche mean in spanish
Dulce de leche Dulce de leche (Spanish: [ˈdulθe ðe ˈletʃe]; Portuguese: doce de leite IPA: [ˈdosi dʒi ˈlejtʃi]) is a confection prepared by slowly heating sweetened milk to create a substance that derives its flavour from the Maillard reaction, also changing colour, with an appearance and flavour similar to caramel.[1] Literally translated, it means "candy [made] of milk" or "sweet [made] of milk."[2] Its origin is a highly debated topic and it is popular in most Latin American countries.