Cajeta
A thick caramel spread made from slow-cooked goat's milk, with a distinctive tangy richness. The classic filling for crepes, churros, waffles, and pecan sweets. Produced primarily in Celaya, Guanajuato, the city historically renowned for its cajeta. Available in plain, wine-infused, and burnt caramel varieties.
Estimated retail price
~£7.49 / 400g
Typical price at UK Mexican grocers
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Cajeta, part of the sweets section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 12 recipes in our collection, including Cajeta Empanadas, Obleas with Cajeta (Wafers with Goat's Milk Caramel) and Crepas de Cajeta (Cajeta-Filled Crêpes). Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with — the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.
Recipes with Cajeta
DessertsCajeta Empanadas
DessertsObleas with Cajeta (Wafers with Goat's Milk Caramel)
DessertsCrepas de Cajeta (Cajeta-Filled Crêpes)
DessertsCajeta Truffles
DessertsCajeta-Filled Churros
DessertsCajeta and Walnut Crêpes (Mexican Caramel)
DessertsChocoflan (Impossible Cake)
BreakfastMexican Hotcakes
DessertsFried Plantains with Cream and Cajeta
DessertsPastel Tres Leches de Cajeta - Three Milk Cake with Goats Milk Caramel
DrinksCajeta Atole
DessertsMilk Jelly with Cajeta
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Cajeta?
Cajeta is used in 12 recipes in our collection, such as Cajeta Empanadas and Obleas with Cajeta (Wafers with Goat's Milk Caramel). The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Cajeta in the UK?
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