Dulce de Leche Half-Moons
Dulce de Leche Half-Moons is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle. 3Spread seeds in a 4-sided sheet pan and toast in oven until puffed and slightly golden (but not browned), 6 to 8 minutes.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPreheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle. 3Spread seeds in a 4-sided sheet pan and toast in oven until puffed and slightly golden (but not browned), 6 to 8 minutes.
Cool completely on a plate.
Stir 1/4 teaspoon colored powder into 1 teaspoon water in a small bowl until dissolved.
Spread 10 wafers in 1 layer on a rack.
Paint tops of wafers lightly with coloring using a pastry brush (for white wafers, brush with water).
Let stand until pliable, 3 to 5 minutes (if too wet to lift, let stand until slightly drier).
Invert wafers, then spoon a level teaspoon dulce de leche onto unpainted side of each.
Fold each in half, pressing to spread dulce de leche just to edge.
Insert 8 seeds halfway into _dulce de leche_dulce de leche is firm enough to hold seeds in place, 1 to 4 hours.
Meanwhile, paint remaining wafers with remaining colors, 1 color at a time.
Make more confections in same manner.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.