Milk cajeta, also known as milk manjar, is a traditional dessert in Nicaragua. Its smooth and sweet flavor is achieved by slowly cooking milk with sugar until it reaches a thick and delicious consistency. Perfect to enjoy on any special occasion.
Milk cajeta is a very popular traditional delight in Nicaragua. Its sweet flavor and smooth texture make it an ideal dessert to share with family.
The basic ingredients are milk, sugar, and patience to achieve its characteristic golden color.
Milk Cajeta
Ingredients
2 liters of Milk
1 pound of Sugar
2 Cinnamon sticks
1 pinch of Baking soda
Preparation
Step 1 : In a pot, bring the milk, sugar, and cinnamon to a boil over low heat, stirring constantly to prevent sticking.
Step 2 : After one hour of cooking, add the baking soda dissolved in water and continue stirring until the mixture thickens.
Step 3 : Once the mixture is ready, pour it into a tray and let it cool.
Step 4 : Then, cut it into the desired shapes before serving.
Preparation (simple version)
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