Suspiro Limeno

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 15

A Sweet and Creamy Peruvian Dessert

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

5 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

352

Sugar

59g

Fat

Suspiro Limeno is a traditional Peruvian dessert that translates to 'Sigh from Lima'. The name derives from the sweet custard's smooth, light texture that is said to be so delicious that it makes you sigh. The dessert is made by cooking sweetened condensed milk with evaporated milk and egg yolks until it thickens and then incorporating whipped egg whites to create a light and airy custard-like dessert. The addition of cinnamon on top adds a nice touch of spice to the dessert, making it the perfect ending to any Peruvian meal or as an easy dessert for summer gatherings and parties.

Instructions

1.	Add sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk and vanilla extract to a nonstick saucepan.
2.	Whisk two egg yolks in another bowl and then add to the milk mixture. Stir to combine.
3.	Cook mixture over low heat for 30-40 minutes, stirring constantly until thickened.
4.	Whip 2 egg whites in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form.
5.	Fold the egg whites gently into the thickened mixture until combined.
6.	Transfer the mixture to serving dishes and refrigerate for an hour.
7.	Dust with confectioners' sugar and sprinkle some cinnamon powder before serving.

PROS

Suspiro Limeno is a creamy and sweet dessert that is easy to prepare and perfect for hot days.

The dessert requires only a few ingredients, most of which are pantry staples.

It can be served in elegant glasses, making it a beautiful and impressive dessert for guests.

CONS

While Suspiro Limeno is delicious, it is also a very sweet dessert that may not be suitable for those who are watching their sugar intake.

The dessert must be refrigerated for at least an hour before serving, so it is not a last minute dessert option.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dessert is not particularly healthy and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
However, the dessert contains calcium and protein from the milk and eggs, making it a better dessert option than some others.

	1 can sweetened condensed milk
	1 can evaporated milk
	1 tablespoon vanilla extract
	2 beaten egg yolks
	2 beaten egg white
	1 cup confectioners ' sugar
	1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon ( optional )