Suspiro Limeno

Description

This is a classic Peruvian dessert which is very popular in Chile, it’s irresistible for all ages! It’s easy and I’ve been able to prepare it myself since I was little! Try it, you won’t regret it!

Ingredients

  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 beaten egg yolks
  • 2 beaten egg white
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (Optional)

Instructions

  1. Whisk together sweetened condensed milk
  2. evaporated milk
  3. vanilla
  4. and egg yolks in a saucepan. Place over medium-low heat and gently cook until the mixture thickens
  5. stirring constantly with a wooden spoon
  6. about 30 minutes. Pour into a heatproof serving dish and set aside.
  7. Whip egg whites with confectioners’ sugar to stiff peaks (see Editor’s Note). Spread meringue on top of milk mixture. Refrigerate until cold
  8. about 3 hours. Sprinkle with cinnamon before serving.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 3 hrs 45 mins

Servings: 6

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