This Dulce de Leche Mousse is rich, creamy, and ridiculously easy to make. With just three ingredients and a few minutes of prep, it chills into a light, airy dessert that's perfect for making ahead.
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This creamy mousse has a rich caramel flavor and a light and airy texture. It's also so easy to make! If you like this recipe, then check out Dulce de Leche Cupcakes next!
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Why you'll love this dulce de leche mousse recipe
- It's a simple recipe made with just 3 ingredients.
- No oven is needed as it is a no-bake dessert.
- This decadent mousse is the perfect dessert for dinner parties or special occasions.
- This easy dessert recipe can be used as a filling for simple cream puffs, pastries, or cake.
Recipe Ingredients
- Dulce de leche, also known as caramelized milk, milk candy, or milk jam, is popular in Latin America and is made by slowly heating sugar and milk. You can find a premade can in the baking aisle of your local grocery store next to sweetened condensed milk, or make homemade dulce de leche.
- Heavy cream. Heavy whipping cream is used to get that light and airy texture. You can also use double cream.
- Optional toppings: A pinch of sea salt, chocolate shavings, cocoa powder, or whipped cream.
For the complete list of ingredients, see the printable recipe card below.
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1: Whip the heavy whipping cream in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. You can also place it in the bowl of a stand mixer and use the whisk attachment. Add the vanilla extract and whip until stiff peaks form.
Step 2: Add a can of dulce de leche to a medium-sized mixing bowl. Then add a cup of whipped cream and blend the mixture using a hand mixer on low to medium speed. Gradually add another cup of whipped cream to the mixture. Add the dulce de leche mixture to the whipped cream mixture and gently combine until you have a smooth consistency.
Step 3: Spoon the dulce de leche mousse into individual bowls, dessert cups, or individual ramekins. Place in the fridge for at least 1-2 hours to set.
Step 4: Before serving, top with your favorite toppings.
Variations & Toppings
Mix in melted chocolate chips for a chocolate caramel flavor.
Blend in some full-fat cream cheese at room temperature for a cheesecake-like mousse.
Add a splash of rum, bourbon, or Baileys for a fun adult treat.
Top with a dollop of fresh whipped cream, a sprinkle of sea salt, toffee bits, chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips, caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, cocoa powder, or crumbled Biscoff cookies.
Jeri's top tips
- Stop mixing as soon as firm peaks form.
- For an elegant touch, serve in wine glasses.
- Put the dulce de leche mixture into a piping bag for a fancy presentation.
- Store covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze it for 6-8 hours for homemade ice cream.
Recipe FAQ's
Dulce de leche (pronounced "DOOL-seh deh LEH-Cheh") mousse is a light and creamy dessert with a rich caramel flavor that's not too sweet. It's made by mixing dulce de leche (a sweet milk-based caramel) with whipped cream to give it a creamy texture.
Yes, you can make your own dulce de leche at home by simmering a can of sweetened condensed milk fully submerged in a pot of water on the stove, in the slow cooker, or in an instant pot.
Yes, you can add unflavored gelatin powder to the mousse to help stabilize it, especially in warmer climates.
Yes, its creamy texture makes it an excellent filling for cakes and pastries. You can even use it in Baileys Irish Cream Chocolate Layer Cake instead of Baileys buttercream frosting.
Printable Recipe
Dulce de Leche Mousse
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 can dulce de leche 13.4 ounces or 300 mL
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt optional
- chocolate shavings or caramel sauce for garnish optional
Instructions
- In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with an electric mixer until it forms soft peaks. Add the vanilla extract and whip until stiff peaks form.
- In a separate bowl, add the can of dulce de leche and a spoonful of whipping cream. Mix on low speed until blended. Add another scoop of whipped cream and mix until blended. Transfer the dulce de leche mixture to the bowl with the whipped cream. Gently combine until well-mixed and no streaks are visible.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Serve and garnish with chocolate shavings, sea salt, or a drizzle of extra caramel sauce, if desired.
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Notes
- Stop mixing as soon as firm peaks form.
- For an elegant touch, serve in wine glasses.
- Put the dulce de leche mixture into a piping bag for a fancy presentation.
- Store covered with plastic wrap in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freeze it for 6-8 hours for homemade ice cream.
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