Dulce de leche was invented in 1829 when an Argentine maid forgot boiling milk and sugar for hours—creating liquid gold.
Baked Dulce de Leche Petit Gateau
Indulge in the heavenly delight of our air-fried dulce de leche petit gateau, perfectly golden and ready in just 8 minutes! This rich, gooey treat features luscious dulce de leche and a hint of vanilla, making every bite a blissful experience. It’s the ultimate dessert for when you want something sweet and impressive without the wait!
Prep
10
min
Cook
8
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 50g de manteiga em temperatura ambiente (ponto de pomada) (3.5 tbsp)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 2 colheres de sopa de farinha de trigo (30 ml)
📦Other(1)
- 160g de doce de leite (5.65 oz)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine 50g of room temperature butter, 160g of dulce de leche, and 2 tablespoons of flour.
- 2
Mix until you have a homogeneous batter.
- 3
Pour the batter into greased petit gateau molds.
- 4
Fill the molds generously as the batter does not rise much.
- 5
Tap the molds lightly before placing them in the air fryer.
- 6
Cook at 160 degrees Celsius for 8 minutes, but monitor as cooking time may vary.
- 7
Serve with powdered sugar and ice cream.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Ensure your dulce de leche is at room temperature (18-22°C) before mixing to prevent butter from seizing and creating lumps in the batter.ingredient18-22°C
- ✓Fill molds to 85-90% capacity since this batter relies on steam expansion rather than chemical leavening, preventing overflow while ensuring proper texture.technique85-90% capacity
- ✓Tap molds exactly 3-4 times on the counter to release air bubbles that would create tunnels and compromise the dense, fudgy texture characteristic of petit gateaux.technique3-4 taps
- ✓Start checking doneness at 6 minutes since air fryer temperatures can vary by 10-15°C, and dulce de leche's high sugar content can cause rapid browning.timing6 minutes check point
- ✓Use metal molds instead of silicone for better heat conduction, reducing cooking time by 1-2 minutes and creating a slightly caramelized exterior.equipment1-2 minutes reduction
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Prep
10
min
Cook
8
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Dulce de leche was invented in 1829 when an Argentine maid forgot boiling milk and sugar for hours—creating liquid gold.
Baked Dulce de Leche Petit Gateau
Indulge in the heavenly delight of our air-fried dulce de leche petit gateau, perfectly golden and ready in just 8 minutes! This rich, gooey treat features luscious dulce de leche and a hint of vanilla, making every bite a blissful experience. It’s the ultimate dessert for when you want something sweet and impressive without the wait!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 50g de manteiga em temperatura ambiente (ponto de pomada) (3.5 tbsp)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 2 colheres de sopa de farinha de trigo (30 ml)
📦Other(1)
- 160g de doce de leite (5.65 oz)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine 50g of room temperature butter, 160g of dulce de leche, and 2 tablespoons of flour.
- 2
Mix until you have a homogeneous batter.
- 3
Pour the batter into greased petit gateau molds.
- 4
Fill the molds generously as the batter does not rise much.
- 5
Tap the molds lightly before placing them in the air fryer.
- 6
Cook at 160 degrees Celsius for 8 minutes, but monitor as cooking time may vary.
- 7
Serve with powdered sugar and ice cream.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Ensure your dulce de leche is at room temperature (18-22°C) before mixing to prevent butter from seizing and creating lumps in the batter.ingredient18-22°C
- ✓Fill molds to 85-90% capacity since this batter relies on steam expansion rather than chemical leavening, preventing overflow while ensuring proper texture.technique85-90% capacity
- ✓Tap molds exactly 3-4 times on the counter to release air bubbles that would create tunnels and compromise the dense, fudgy texture characteristic of petit gateaux.technique3-4 taps
- ✓Start checking doneness at 6 minutes since air fryer temperatures can vary by 10-15°C, and dulce de leche's high sugar content can cause rapid browning.timing6 minutes check point
- ✓Use metal molds instead of silicone for better heat conduction, reducing cooking time by 1-2 minutes and creating a slightly caramelized exterior.equipment1-2 minutes reduction