Dulce de Leche Torte (Volador)
Dulce de Leche Torte (Volador) is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Preheat oven to 400°F with rack in middle.
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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 400°F with rack in middle.
Generously brush a large baking sheet with vegetable oil.
Stir together yolks, milk, and salt.
Put flour in a large bowl and make a well in center.
Add yolk mixture to well and gently stir with a fork, gradually pulling in flour closest to egg mixture to make a paste.
Knead in all of remaining flour with your hands to form a dough (dough will be very firm).
Transfer dough to a work surface and knead, lightly dusting with additional flour as necessary, until smooth and elastic, 8 to 10 minutes.
Flatten dough into a disk, then quarter and form each quarter into a ball.
Keeping remaining dough covered with a kitchen towel (not terry cloth), firmly roll out 1 piece on a clean surface into a 12-inch round, lifting and turning dough as necessary. (Dough will be slightly sticky but will lift up easily; round will be very thin with uneven edges.).
Transfer to baking sheet and bake until edge is golden and curls up, about 5 minutes.
Carefully turn over and bake until cooked through and both sides are golden in some spots (lift to check), 3 to 4 minutes more.
Transfer to a rack to cool.
Repeat with remaining dough. (Pastry will overlap on racks.).
Stir together dulce de leche and water in a bowl.
If mixture is not spreadable, warm in a small heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, whisking until smooth.
Thin with additional water if necessary.
Arrange 1 pastry layer on a serving plate and spread evenly with 2/3 cup filling.
Repeat with 2 more pastry layers and remaining filling, stacking layers.
Dust remaining pastry layer with confectioners sugar and arrange on top.
To serve, cut or crack torte into portions using 2 large spoons.
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.