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Dulce de Leche Petit Gâteau

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by Francisco Correia on 03 May 2026

A gooey, caramel-filled dessert ready in minutes.

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Soft on the outside, molten in the middle

This dulce de leche petit gâteau is the perfect quick dessert. It bakes up soft and cakey on the outside, while staying rich and molten in the center. Best part? You can make it in the air fryer with just 4 ingredients.

Ingredients needed for Dulce de Leche Petit Gâteau

What you'll need

Just a handful of ingredients:
  • Egg: 1 whole egg
  • Egg yolk: 1 extra yolk for richness
  • All-purpose flour: 25 g
  • Dulce de leche: 160 g

How to make it

Quick and easy—don't overmix:
  1. In a bowl, mix the egg, egg yolk, and dulce de leche until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add the flour and gently mix until just combined.
  3. Pour the batter into a small greased, air fryer-safe ramekin.
  4. Cook at 190ºC for 10-12 minutes. The outside should be set, but the center still soft.
  5. Let it rest for a minute, then serve warm—ideally with the center still gooey.
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Dulce de Leche Petit Gâteau

This dulce de leche petit gâteau is the perfect quick dessert. It bakes up soft and cakey on the outside, while staying rich and molten in the center. Best part? You can make it in the air fryer with just 4 ingredients.

Ingredients

  • Egg: 1 whole egg
  • Egg yolk: 1 extra yolk for richness
  • All-purpose flour: 25 g
  • Dulce de leche: 160 g

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the egg, egg yolk, and dulce de leche until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add the flour and gently mix until just combined.
  3. Pour the batter into a small greased, air fryer-safe ramekin.
  4. Cook at 190ºC for 10-12 minutes. The outside should be set, but the center still soft.
  5. Let it rest for a minute, then serve warm—ideally with the center still gooey.

Nutrition

per serving
  • Calories:397 kcal
  • Fat:10g
  • Carbohydrates:62g
  • Protein:14g

Additional Info

Categories: Dessert, Cake, Air Fryer

Nutrition

per serving
  • Calories:397 kcal
  • Fat:10g
  • Carbohydrates:62g
  • Protein:14g
Portrait of Francisco Correia, author of Nela's Recipes

Welcome to Nela's Recipes

I'm Francisco, and I'm passionate about preparing nutritious and flavorful meals. Additionally, I'm pursuing studies in computer science, and I have a keen interest in sports and a deep love for traveling.

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