Manjar (Dulce de Leche)

The method

1. 01

   Bring milk, sugar, and vanilla extract to a boil in a saucepan over high heat.

2. 02

   Reduce heat to medium-low, continue cooking, and continuously stirring until milk has thickened and turned a caramel color, about 1 hour or more.

3. 03

   Stir in baking powder.

4. 04

   Continue cooking until caramelized milk has reached a pudding consistency.

5. 05

   Pour manjar into a bowl and cool completely in the refrigerator.