Difference between Cajeta and Dulce de leche
There is a belief that cajeta and dulce de leche are different desserts. Although it is true that there is an important difference between the two in addition to their names, the truth is that they are not so different from each other. By changing the origin of the milk, which is the main ingredient of both, it will change its name. Similarly, this changes according to the country you are in.
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| Where is he from? | The cajeta is Mexican. Even more specifically, from the Bajío region (Guanajuato, Aguascalientes and Querétaro). In fact, today the Celaya cajeta is very famous and is liked by a good part of Mexicans. It was during the Viceroyalty that the cajeta began to be produced. The recipe came from Spain, it is said. However, a very important change was made to the original recipe: cattle were not easy or common in that region. On the other hand, goats, that is, goats, were easy animals to find. For this reason, cow’s milk was changed to goat’s milk. | Actually there are no records of the creation of this dessert in South America. It is believed to originate from Chile, having been created as an alfajor filling. From there, he went to Argentina, where he quickly gained popularity. However, other countries such as Paraguay, Brazil and Uruguay have also claimed responsibility for its creation. In addition, the dates of the evidence that would prove its creation coincide or are very close, so it is really very difficult to determine with certainty whose credit it is. It is said that the recipe really came to America from Indonesia, via the Spanish conquerors. |
| Appearance | The cajeta is brown in color, with a thick and sticky consistency. It has a pleasant, sweet taste. | Instead, dulce de leche is a lighter brown color than cajeta. Similar flavor, sweet and pleasant. |
| Where is it consumed? | Throughout Mexico, the United States and some Central American countries. | Dulce de leche, on the other hand, is a popular dish in many South American countries. To name a few, Argentina, Bolivia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Uruguay and Colombia are fanatic countries for this dessert. |
| What kind of milk is used? | Goat milk. | On the other hand, cow’s milk is used in the preparation of dulce de leche. |
| Other names | Dulce de leche (in Mexico it is not called that), cajeta from Celaya. | Delicacy, white delicacy, arequipe and cajeta. In France it is called confiture de lait . |
| Other ingredients | Among the ingredients of the cajeta are goat’s milk, brown sugar and cinnamon. | Cow’s milk, sugar, vanilla essence, baking soda, among others. |
