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.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Peruvian
Servings 6
Calories 315 kcal
- 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
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.
Calories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 9gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 154mgSugar: 47g
Keyword Peruvian Suspiro Limeña Recipe