Traditional Peruvian dessert

Suspiro Limeño

Suspiro limeño

Recipe Information

⏱️ Prep Time

20 minutes

🔥 Cook Time

40 minutes

⏰ Total Time

1 hour

❄️ Cooling Time

2 hours (refrigerator)

🍽️ Servings

6

🧁 Category

Pastry

🇵🇪 Cuisine Type

Peruvian

🔥 Calories per serving

458 kcal

Ingredients for Suspiro Limeño

  • 400 ml 400 ml evaporated milk
  • 400 g 400 g condensed milk
  • 4 4 medium egg yolks
  • 2 2 teaspoons vanilla paste
  • 200 g 200 g white sugar
  • 60 ml 60 ml passion fruit wine from Vinos Don Jose Onofre
  • 2 2 medium egg whites
  • Cinnamon for garnish

How to Make Suspiro Limeño

We start by preparing the 'manjar blanco' (Peruvian milk caramel). To do this, mix 400 ml of evaporated milk and 400 grams of condensed milk in a saucepan.

Cook the milk mixture until it thickens and turns golden

Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for 15–20 minutes until the mixture thickens and takes on a light golden color.

Add egg yolks and vanilla to the manjar blanco

Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes off the heat, then add 4 medium egg yolks and 2 teaspoons of vanilla paste. Whisk quickly so the yolks don’t curdle.

Pour the manjar blanco into serving glasses

Pour the manjar blanco into the chosen serving glasses and let it cool to room temperature.

Make syrup with sugar and passion fruit wine from Vinos Don Jose Onofre

While the manjar blanco cools, prepare the meringue. Place 200 g of white sugar and 60 ml of passion fruit wine in a saucepan, then heat to 115–118 ºC.

Pour syrup over beaten egg whites to make meringue

Start beating 2 medium egg whites on low speed until stiff peaks form.

When the whites are beaten, gradually pour in the syrup while continuing to beat.

Keep beating the meringue until it becomes firm and returns to room temperature.

Transfer the meringue to a piping bag with a star nozzle and pipe it over the manjar blanco. Refrigerate for a couple of hours to set. Before serving, sprinkle with cinnamon.

Serve cold to fully enjoy the flavors and textures.

Finished Suspiro Limeño with meringue and cinnamon

Easy Preparation Summary

  1. Mix evaporated milk and condensed milk
  2. Cook over low heat until it thickens and turns golden
  3. Let it rest for 10 minutes, then add yolks and vanilla
  4. Pour into glasses and let cool at room temperature
  5. Heat sugar and passion fruit wine to 115–118 ºC
  6. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form
  7. Slowly add the syrup while continuing to beat
  8. Keep beating until the meringue is firm and cool
  9. Top the dessert with meringue, chill, and sprinkle with cinnamon
  10. Serve cold

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