Peruvian Suspiro Limeña Recipe
Suspiro de Limeña, or Suspiro Limeño in English, is a traditional Peruvian dessert that translates to "sigh of a lady of Lima." It features two distinct layers: a creamy dulce de leche base topped with a meringue-like layer.
Ingredients
- Sweetened condensed milk – 2 cans (28 oz.)
- Evaporated milk – 1 can (12 oz.)
- Egg yolks – 4
- Vanilla extract – 1 tsp
- Egg whites – 4
- Granulated sugar – 1 cup
- Pisco or port wine – 2 tbsp
Instructions
- in a saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and egg yolks. Cook over low heat, stirring continuously, until the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Allow it to cool.
For the Meringue Topping:
- In a clean, dry bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in Pisco or port wine gently.
- Spoon the cooled Manjar Blanco into serving glasses or bowls.
- Top with the meringue mixture, creating peaks with a spoon.
- Use a kitchen torch to lightly brown the meringue or place under a broiler for a few seconds.
Nutrition
Calories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 9gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 154mgSugar: 47g
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