Dulce de Leche Cortada

Dulce de leche cortada is a traditional Cuban sweet that dates back generations. Fresh milk is deliberately curdled with lime juice, then slowly cooked with sugar and cinnamon until the curds transform into tender, caramel-colored morsels swimming in a thick, sweet syrup. Unlike Argentine dulce de leche, this Cuban version has a unique curdled texture that is prized rather than considered a defect. It is served as a simple dessert, often with cream cheese or a slice of mild white cheese.