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cajeta

cajeta

1 8.3
A sweet Mexican caramel made from goat's milk used as a sauce, spread, or candy
  • noun
  • /kəˈheɪtə/
: cajeta
  • At the festival, I tried a crepe topped with warm cajeta and fresh fruit.
  • cajeta made from goat's milk

Examples

  • She drizzled cajeta over her ice cream for extra flavor.

  • The bakery sells pastries filled with rich cajeta made from goat's milk.

  • I love cajeta on my pancakes.

  • Have you tried cajeta with ice cream?

  • Cajeta is a delicious sauce made from cajeta caramel, often drizzled on pancakes.

  • For dessert, I enjoyed a scoop of ice cream topped with cajeta.

  • In Mexico, cajeta is commonly used as a filling for pastries and cakes.

Synonyms

caramel
vscajeta
8 1.3

A firm chewy sweet made from cooked sugar and milk

is a softer sauce or spread made from slowly cooked goat milk and sugar

Surface Forms

cajeta singular
cajetas plural

Etymology

The word cajeta comes from Mexico and is often called cajeta de Celaya, named for the town Celaya where the sweet became famous. It is a 'goat's milk caramel' used as a sauce or spread, so thinking of a special Mexican caramel from Celaya helps you remember what cajeta means.