Description
Confection of thickened syrup
Technical
Cajeta de Celaya is a confection of thickened caramel usually made of sweetened caramelised goat's milk. It is a type of dulce de leche. In Mexico, it is considered a specialty of the city of Celaya in the state of Guanajuato.
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
caramelizedbutterynuttyvanilla-liketoasted sugar
Wine Analogy
Late-harvest Sauternes
Coffee Analogy
Dulce de leche latte
Perfume Analogy
Caramelized amber accord
Culinary Applications
Cajeta-filled churrosMexicoPrimary filling component
Cajeta-glazed flanLatin AmericaCaramelization agent
Cajeta-drizzled ice creamGlobalFlavor enhancer
Dietary
VegetarianGluten-FreeHalalKosherdairygoat milk