FAQs
What is the difference between cajeta, caramel, and dulce de leche? The difference between cajeta and other caramel sauces such as caramel and dulce de leche is that cajeta is made out of goat's milk whereas most others are usually made out of cow's milk.
What is Mexican cajeta made of? ›
What Is Cajeta? Just like dulce de leche, cajeta is a thick, sweet confection made from boiled milk—goat's milk in the case of cajeta, and cow's milk in the case of dulce.
Why is my cajeta grainy? ›
You may want to warm it up slightly before serving, as cajeta tends to get a bit grainy as it sits.
Does Mexican cajeta need to be refrigerated? ›
The heat from the caramel sauce will seal the jar. Cajeta keeps in the pantry for approximately 3 months unopened; refrigerate after opening.
What is the difference between caramel and cajeta? ›
While standard caramel sauces are sugar-based (often times high fructose corn syrup) with very little dairy, cajeta is primarily a dairy based product. As a result, our caramel is incredibly creamy and is not as intensely sweet as conventional caramel sauces.
Why add baking soda to cajeta? ›
The baking soda neutralizes the milk's pH levels and makes cajeta smooth. It also assists with the Maillard reaction, the browning of amino acids with sugars to create caramel.
What does the Spanish word cajeta mean? ›
feminine noun. 1. (Latin America) (= dulce de leche) fudge ⧫ soft toffee.
Can cajeta go bad? ›
Your product will keep for about eighteen months or so as long as you store it properly. Can I recycle the jars? Of course!
Where is the best cajeta in Mexico? ›
The city of Celaya is recognized worldwide for the excellent quality and great taste of the typical sweet called Cajeta, considered to be the best in the world and has been marketed for the first time.
What can you eat cajeta with? ›
One popular way to eat cajeta is to spoon it out of the jar and enjoy it as is. Another option is to spread it on toast or fresh bread. For a truly indulgent treat, cajeta can be used as a filling for crepes or pancakes. It is also used to top ice cream or fresh fruits.
Cajeta is a caramel-like concoction, like dulce de leche, yet more milky and silky, and with a deep, rustic and almost nutty flavour. too… My appetite expands outrageously as if giving me a chance to try all that my eyes can see and my mind can gather.
What is another name for cajeta? ›
Cajeta, also known as dulce de leche, is a hispanic sweet thick milk caramel sauce or syrup. In Mexico this sweet confection is know as cajeta and in other Spanish speaking countries it is called dulce de leche.
How to store cajeta? ›
Cajeta tastes very similar to dulce de leche, but because it's made with primarily goats milk and not cows milk it has a slight tangy taste to the rich sauce. How long will it keep? Once the sauce is properly canned, it will keep in a cool, dry place for about months.
What is a substitute for cajeta? ›
Cajeta is a thick, sweet caramel spread made from caramelized sugar and goat's milk. Cajeta is available at well-stocked grocery stores and at Mexican markets. If unable to locate cajeta, substitute 3/4 cup dulce de leche spread from a 13.4-oz can.
Is cajeta a goat? ›
Cajeta is a traditional Mexican caramel sauce made by slow-cooking sweetened goat milk.
