Refreshing, both fuss-free and gluten-free Dulce de Leche Churro Trifle (Brigadeiro de Colher com Doce de Leite) ... the perfect treat for your next summer party! If you are crazy for churros and dulce de leche, this will easily become a real fave of yours too.
What to serve for guests at a summer get-together that is refreshing and homemade, yet won't take much time away from the kids? I say Dulce de Leche Churro Trifle. 😉 For me, it is the taste of childhood...
I still remember how churros filled with doce de leite (dulce de leche or caramel spread) used to be one of the most indulgent and fun treats to have as a child -- aside from brigadeiros, of course. Every trip to the mall or to a street market would easily turn into the perfect excuse to have churros with dulce de leche -- always bringing a smile to my face that spread from one chubby cheek to the other. 🙂
But you know, frying is definitely not one of my favorite things to do in the kitchen -- especially during hot weather. At this time of the year, I crave chilled treats more than anything else... but they still have to be comforting! So how to reconcile the two? I think I have found the perfect formula (at least in my mind ): layering soft vanilla-flavored brigadeiros, dulce de leche, and cinnamon sugar into shot glasses and serving them chilled. 😉 A dessert so easy to prepare and so rich too that even a child could make them and looove eating them...
So next time that you are as busy as a bee yet still want to reward your guests with something both summery and comforting, make this dulce de leche churro trifle. It is like raising a toast... with a dessert. And yes, it will be the talk of the party!
Stay cool and enjoy your sweet summer!
Dulce de Leche Churro Trifle
Ingredients
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 oz
- 1 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream or more to whip and garnish top of trifle
- ½ can dulce de leche or caramel spread
- 5-6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large non stick saucepan, stir well the sweetened condensed milk with the melted butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, for about 10-15 minutes or until mixture has thickened and starts pulling away from the bottom of the pan.
- Remove from the heat and stir in both the vanilla and ½ cup of heavy cream until obtaining a creamy, homogeneous mixture. Let cool for about 10 minutes and then place 2 Tablespoons into each shot glass.
- In a medium bowl, stir in the remaining ¼ cup of heavy cream with ½ can of dulce de leche until obtaining a homogeneous mixture. Place 1-2 tablespoons of the dulce de leche mixture into each shot glass. Top with 2 Tablespoons of the cooked condensed milk mixture.
- Mix the sugar with the cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle about 1-2 teaspoons of the sugar-cinnamon mixture on top of each trifle, and then pipe beaten whipped cream on top -- only if desired. Refrigerate and serve either as prepared or drizzled with any remaining dulce de leche/heavy cream mixture. YIELD: 7-9 shot glasses
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This dessert is layered with flavor and texture. The dulce de leche adds richness, and the churro elements bring a fun twist. It’s a great option when you want something impressive but easy to assemble.
Oh my, how could you eat just one…they sound great.
Oh so gorgeous! As decadent as it is creative. I just love your recipes.....they make my heart skip a beat! Very well done my friend!
This look so good Denise...what an awesome dessert...I love all the layers of it! Thanks for the inspiration...
Hope you are having a great week 🙂
Wow! Churros -- or at least their flavor -- without frying. Brilliant! This is SO creative. And good. 🙂 Thanks!
oh wow! A fantastic way to enjoy dulce de leche! This is a fantastic dessert, so much flavor and easy to prepare.
Wow, this sounds so good! I love the look in the jars too! this would be such a fun idea for a party.
Oh my gosh, Denise! What an amazing dessert! What a brilliant combination! I LOVE churros and dulce de leche. I'm pinning and sharing this beautiful dessert! 🙂
Oh my goodness! This sounds incredible! Such pretty decadence. 🙂