Peruvian Milk Pudding (suspiro Limeño)

Peruvian Milk Pudding, also known as Suspiro Limeño, is a popular dessert in Peruvian-Chinese cuisine. This sweet and creamy pudding is a delightful combination of caramel and milk, topped with a fluffy meringue.

Peruvian Milk Pudding (suspiro Limeño)

Ingredients

  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens. This will take about 20-25 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool.
  2. In a separate saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water. Cook over medium heat without stirring until the mixture turns into a golden caramel. Pour the caramel into the bottom of individual serving dishes.
  3. Once the milk mixture has cooled, pour it over the caramel in the serving dishes.
  4. In a bowl, beat the egg yolks until light and fluffy. Pour the egg yolks over the milk mixture in the serving dishes.
  5. Sprinkle ground cinnamon on top of each serving.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Fat
10g
Protein
8g

Supplies

Saucepan Whisk Bowls Serving dishes

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the Peruvian Milk Pudding chilled, garnished with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.

Tips & tricks

Be patient when cooking the milk mixture to achieve the perfect creamy texture. Also, be careful when making the caramel as it can become very hot.

Cost

$8