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    Published: Jun 20, 2016 · Modified: Aug 29, 2020 by Denise Browning · "This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission." · 8 Comments

    Dulce de Leche Churro Trifle


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    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...

    dulce de leche dessert in a glass cup with a spoon beside it

    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. 🙂

    A cup with trifle dessert drizzled with caramel sauce

    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!

    three cups of trifle dessert

    dulce de leche dessert in a glass cup with a spoon beside it
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    Dulce de Leche Churro Trifle

    Refreshing, fuss-and-gluten-free Dulce de Leche Churro Trifle... the perfect treat for your summer party!
    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 35 minutes
    Servings 8
    Author Denise Browning

    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.
      Sweetened condensed milk being combined with melted butter in a saucepan with a wooden spoon
    • 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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    1. Krista says

      June 20, 2016 at 3:46 pm

      Oh my goodness! This sounds incredible! Such pretty decadence. 🙂

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    2. Anne@ASaladForAllSeasons says

      June 20, 2016 at 9:03 pm

      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! 🙂

      Reply
    3. Chris Scheuer says

      June 21, 2016 at 12:33 pm

      Wow, this sounds so good! I love the look in the jars too! this would be such a fun idea for a party.

      Reply
    4. Deb|EastofEdenCooking says

      June 21, 2016 at 1:44 pm

      oh wow! A fantastic way to enjoy dulce de leche! This is a fantastic dessert, so much flavor and easy to prepare.

      Reply
    5. John/Kitchen Riffs says

      June 22, 2016 at 10:31 am

      Wow! Churros -- or at least their flavor -- without frying. Brilliant! This is SO creative. And good. 🙂 Thanks!

      Reply
    6. Juliana says

      June 23, 2016 at 1:15 pm

      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 🙂

      Reply
    7. Sugar et al. says

      June 23, 2016 at 6:29 pm

      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!

      Reply
    8. Karen (Back Road Journal) says

      June 24, 2016 at 2:36 pm

      Oh my, how could you eat just one…they sound great.

      Reply

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