Whey Caramel

Whey Caramel
Whey Caramel is a rich, golden syrup made by slowly reducing leftover whey—a nutritious by-product from cheese-making. This traditional treat, often known as “milk jam” or “whey syrup”, has a deep, toffee-like flavour with a slight tang from the lactic acid in whey.

It’s a great way to reduce waste and transform your leftover whey into something delicious and versatile—perfect drizzled over pancakes, stirred into coffee, or served with cheese and desserts.

The process is simple but requires patience and gentle heat to allow the sugars in the whey to caramelise without burning.

Shopping List: Ingredients

  • 1 Litre Leftover Whey (from making cheese like ricotta or paneer)

  • Sugar 1 Cup

  • Butter 100g

  • Vanilla, cinnamon, or other spices (optional)

Specialist Equipment

  • Heavy-bottomed pot

  • Thermometer

  • Curd Scoop

  • Fine strainer or cheese cloth (for filtering)

  • Jar or bottle for storage

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Whey Caramel
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