Product Reviews and Ratings - Dairy - Dulce de Leche from igourmet

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Dulce de Leche is made by blending hot milk, sugar, and vanilla. The milk for this authentic Argentine product comes from cows on a local farm that is used immediately, bypassing the typical tanks, trucks, and storage vats, and preserving the utmost quality. Artisan tradition and modern technology results in an exceptionally flavorful product that is smoother and creamier than other brands. Dulce de Leche is practical, full of nourishment, and can be eaten alone or spread on bread like butter. It is also ideal for filling crepes or as a topping for waffles, fruit or ice cream. It is also a spectacular addition to coffee.

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Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.6 stars

(based on 20 reviews)

95% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Creamy(14), Flavorful(14), Non-perishable(4), Rich(16)

Best Uses:

Breakfast(5), Dessert(4)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(8), Health conscious(6), Simple tastes(6)

Here is My requested Review

By DDL Mega Fan

from East Coast USA on 8/22/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Non-Perishable, Rich

Best Uses:

Dipping, Marinade, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I was asked to write my review because after purchasing 30 jars of dulce de leche in the past three months, this must make me a Dulce de Leche expert. And frankly, I am. Since I was born in Buenos Aires, and Argentina invented this delicious food, I have been eating all kinds and varieties since I was a toddler.'

Eating DDL is one indulgence that I give myself. Why not? It is not unhealthy at all as it is so natural. I keep fit by eating well and exercising; and every morning I look forward to eating my beloved DDL.

One can experiment with it on toast, cakes and pastries. In Argentina it is used precisely in that way, but also as toppings on desserts like FLAN, FRUIT SALAD, RICE PUDDING, BREAD PUDDING, PANCAKES (that are more like French Crepes so we place the DDL inside the crepe), etc. Chocolate with DDL inside, etc. etc. Also we are pioneers in inventing the DULCE DE LECHE ice-cream. Sorry Haagen-Dasz, we have been making this flavour ice-cream WAY before you. Our fine ice-cream shops and parlours report that DDL is one of the favourite flavours chosen by both locals and visitors alike (read tourists from Europe, Asia and the United States as well as Australia and New Zealand).

Well, I recommend this product to anyone and particularly to those affected by Gluten intolerance. Kids will love it and adults too! It is a treat.

Buy it at IGourmet because it arrives safely and very well packed. Also, the price is reasonable (although I wish it were on sale some time soon). The quality of the product is superb.

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Flan with Cream or Dulce de Leche Topping

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Chocolate Pastry with DDL inside

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Down Argentine Way

By Dulce de Leche Heart

from New England, US on 5/13/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Delicious, Flavorful, Non-Perishable, Rich

Best Uses:

Breakfast, Dessert or Just because

Describe Yourself:

Dulce de Leche Expert, Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Argentines like myself always say that blood is not what runs through our veins. It is DULCE DE LECHE. We grow up eating it by the tablespoon (yes, no teaspoon for us). There is not one Argentine who does not like Dulce de Leche. It is good because it is all natural and the best and most natural type comes from Argentina. Some companies in the U.S. i.e Smuckers), is making Dulce de Leche; but upon reading the label on the jar, I came to the realization that it is not the real thing at all because it is loaded with who knows what ( preservatives, additives and the like). True Dulce de Leche is milk, sugar and vanilla. That is all. I eat it with my boring cereal (since I have Celiac my cereal choices are rather limited and plain), as well as with fruit, fruit salad and flan. Besides, eating it on a daily basis brings me back to my beloved Buenos Aires (which I visit at least once a year).

Because in Argentina it is so much a part of our culture, we also make ice-cream, dulce de leche "Alfajores", etc. etc., as well as a specialty type for baking purposes: Dulce de Leche de Reposteria. Since it is not easy to get here in the U.S., I first bake the cake (flour for Celiacs) and then I add my dulce de leche. Try it on chocolate cake or any cake!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

The Real Thing

By Charles

from Oceanside, CA on 1/13/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Breakfast

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I've tried several items labeled dulce de leche from local stores, but they were but pale imitations. This is the real thing, and brought back many childhood memories of Argentina. Dulce de leche on toast. Dulce de leche in crepes. Dulce de leche between the layers of a cake...

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

fantastic product

By Little Italy

from Poland, Ohio on 12/9/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Breakfast, ultimate coffee sweetener

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

coffee with a carmel twist, a heavy spoon full melts into a cup of coffee almost as fast as a spoon full of sugar and imparts a rich complex flavor to your favorite cup.
Try this on top of your favorite pie also, redi-whip be damned!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Very good in coffee

By Mama

from Boulder, CO on 11/23/2007

Pros:

caramel after taste, Rich

Cons:

can taste over cooked

Best Uses:

desserts

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

excellent way to give coffee an exotic flavor; stir well, it takes a while to dissolve. Some people may think it tastes a bit over-cooked with a faint burnt aftertaste, others will just love it.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Dulce de Leche

By homecare71 from Quantico, MD on 11/16/2007

Pros:

Creamy, fabulous, Flavorful, Non-Perishable, Rich

Best Uses:

desserts

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, love cooking, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I used the above product, in a Banofee Pie, as seen on Paula Deen. It was fabulous. I could skip a step, with the Dulce de Leche already caramel, and finished the pie fast. We all loved it, and since I couldn't find the Dulce de Leche at the store, ordered it online, received it fast, and will order more. THanks!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Absolute heaven

By Shonie from Pascagoula, Mississippi on 11/15/2007

Pros:

Sweet

Best Uses:

Apples, Bananas, Coffee, Hot drinks, Ice Cream

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Caramel is my favorite sweet. This product is absolutely awesome. It is very creamy, but not runny and easy to spread, but yet melts easily in your fav hot drinks. I purchased three jars and I wish I would've purchased more.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Addictive

By Palmjumper

from Palm Springs CA on 11/15/2007

Pros:

A little bit of heaven, Creamy, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

On vanilla ice cream

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Published recipe author

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Wonderful on shortbread, ice cream, or just eat it from the jar. It's addictive

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Absolutely delicious!

By Mush from Morganfield, KY on 11/14/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I needed this product for a new recipe I found for Creme Brulee Pie and was unable to find it in the stores in our area. It is absoultely delicious and the pie turned out the same!!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Excellent product for your special lady.

By Teddy

from Memphis, tn on 11/7/2007

Pros:

Rich

Best Uses:

Add on for dessert

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

the tings that is great about this product is my wife loved it and said it kind of put her in the mood. I cannot really think of anything that was not great about this product.I never realized a product like this would make my wife so happy.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Excellent product!!!

By The Baker from Bethel Park, PA on 10/30/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Making a cookie sandwich

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I used this to make Halloween Sandwich cookies. It works great. And it tastes spectacuar!!!!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

One taste is all it takes to get hooked!

By Gale from Pennsylvania on 9/29/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Non-Perishable, Rich

Cons:

Nothing Wrong

Best Uses:

Ice Cream, On Crackers, Right off the spoon

Describe Yourself:

Like to try new foods, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I first had Dulce de Leche in Uruguay and brought some home from a trip there. It was gone within a week by my family. In looking for a place to buy it here, in America, I found your website and have ordered it on more than one occasion. It is delicious and even though I've found where one can make it themselves, for the price, it is definitely worth buying it online.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Delicious is an Understatement

By John

from Madison, NJ on 9/27/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich

Cons:

Bad Breath After Eating

Best Uses:

Breakfast, By itself, Great on Desert, Spread

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I had never had dulce de leche but the description made me jump on the opportunity and ordered 2 bottles. I'm glad I did. It's some of the best stuff I've ever tasted, it's addicting! I have atleast 2 spoonfulls a day now and just lick it off the spoon slowly savoring the taste. Only con I can think of is how your breath is 10-15 minutes after eating it.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Dulce de Leche

By Country Girl from Russellville, AR on 9/11/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Dessert

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Great product. This was the first time I had ever used this product and it was a positive experience.

It's Okay

By Foodie Mom

from Hampton Roads, VA on 8/20/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Rich

Best Uses:

Dessert

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

A very large jar for the money, but its taste does not seem that special to me. It reminds me of those Brach's caramel square candies.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

A South American Classic...

By Pauli from Sewickley, PA on 5/21/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Versatil

Best Uses:

Breakfast, Good for pastry filling, Great with fruit egapple, Perfect as a Crepe filler

Describe Yourself:

Enjoys variety of foods, Health Conscious, Loves simple treats, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Great product at a reasonable price.
I'm surprise to know that the product is not as popular as it is in South America or Europe.
I grew up with Nutella and "Manjar" aka Dulce de
Leche in Chile and I love the many possibilities for its use. It's a wonderful treat!
Try it and enjoy!

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Great product! Very tasty and authentic

By Ter

from san jose ca on 4/26/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

I used in a cheese cake

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Thus exceeded my expectations. It was awesome.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

You WILL Buy More!

By Rich

from San Antonio, TX on 3/4/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

If I were on Death Row and was given my last meal, it would include a few jars of this Dulce de Leche - it's that good. You can eat it straight from the jar, spread on bread, or add to any dessert. Delicious!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

I have two jars

By Davidz

from Brooklyn, N.Y. on 2/24/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Wonderful warmed up over ice cream

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Good Stuff

By David

from Flossmoor, IL on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Good Value

Best Uses:

Over Ice Cream

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

We really enjoyed the product and would recommend it to others

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