Jamoncillo De Leche
Jamoncillo De Leche
Also known as Mexican milk fudge, Jamoncillo de Leche is a favorite confection.This recipe is courtesy of Imperial Sugar.
Prep Time
5
minutes
Cook Time
25
minutes
Servings
16
Total time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cup brown sugar, preferably imperial sugar light brown sugar
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Directions
- Line an 8 x 8-inch pan with parchment paper of spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Combine butter, sugar, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract in a 3-quart saucepan over low heat.
- Bring to a boil and continue to simmer for 15 minutes stirring frequently with a wooden or silicone spoon.
- Place a teaspoon of fudge in a bowl with cold water to test. Drain water and mold fudge into a ball with your fingers. If you are able to form a ball, fudge is ready for the next step. If not, continue simmering and stirring for a couple of minutes and test again.
- Carefully transfer fudge to bowl of a stand mixer.
- Mix on medium low for 5 minutes.
- Fudge will begin to set.
- Immediately transfer to prepared pan, evenly spreading with spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least 90 minutes.
- Slice into 16 squares and enjoy.