Peruvian desserts
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15 · 50 minutes · Alfajores Cookie - Peruvian Manjar Blanco Dessert With irresistible Peruvian creamy caramel sauce, alfajores come in many shapes, sizes and variations but they all have one thing in common: they’re absolutely irresistible. The classic Peruvian alfajor consists of two buttery, melt-in-the-mouth cookies filled with creamy, sweet pastry filling. #PeruvianFood #Recipes #Dessert #Cookies #PeruFood #PeruRecipes
15 · 50 minutes · Alfajores Cookie - Peruvian Manjar Blanco Dessert With irresistible Peruvian creamy caramel sauce, alfajores come in many shapes, sizes and variations but they all have one thing in common: they’re absolutely irresistible. The classic Peruvian alfajor consists of two buttery, melt-in-the-mouth cookies filled with creamy, sweet pastry filling. #PeruvianFood #Recipes #Dessert #Cookies #PeruFood #PeruRecipes
9 ingredients
Refrigerated
- • 2 Egg yolks
Baking & Spices
- • 1/2 tsp Aniseed, fresh
- • 1 cup Cornstarch
- • 6 tbsp Powdered sugar
- • 1 cup Self-rising flour
- • 3/4 cup Sugar
- • 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
Dairy
- • 1 cup Butter, unsalted
Other
- • 6 ounces manjar blanco (store-bought. Often sold as dulce de leche)

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1 · Get an authentic taste of Peru with these Peruvian desserts! These recipes are easy, traditional, and will satisfy your sweet tooth!
16 ingredients
Bread & Baked Goods
- • 1 Peruvian apple pie
- • 1 Tres leches cake
Drinks
- • 1 Peruvian hot chocolate
Frozen
- • 1 Lucuma ice cream
Desserts
- • 1 Corn pudding, Purple
- • 1 Peruvian bread pudding
Other
- • Alfajores
- • Arroz Con Leche
- • Chicha Morada
- • Chilcano De Maracuya
- • Frejoles Colados
- • Guargueros
- • Huevo Chimbo
- • Picarones
- • Ranfau00f1ote
- • Torta De Dona Pepa

Judy Mauro saved to Desserts
If your sweet tooth wants something irresistible & delicious, try one of these 19 Peruvian desserts. Prepare for delectable foreign flavors like no other.

Christine Kilzer saved to Recipes
8 · This mazamorra morada recipe is for a delicious and easy to make Peruvian purple corn pudding. A traditional dessert, the star ingredients are purple corn and dried fruits, thickened with cornstarch. Cinnamon and cloves add spicy and tropical flavors to this easy one pot dessert.
12 ingredients
Produce
- • 1 cup Dried fruits
- • 1 lb Peruvian purple corn
- • 1 Pineapple, ripe fresh small to medium size
- • 1/2 cup Pineapple
- • 1/2 cup Prunes, dried
- • 1/4 cup Sweet potato starch
Condiments
- • 1 Lime juice
Baking & Spices
- • 1 Cinnamon, ground
- • 2 Cinnamon sticks
- • 6 whole cloves Cloves, ground
- • 1/4 cup Corn starch
- • 1/3 cup Sugar, raw
The Peruvian classic alfajor consists of two buttery, melt-in-the-mouth cookies filled with creamy, sweet pastry filling and topped with sprinkled powdered sugar.
11 ingredients
Refrigerated
- • 2 Egg yolks
Baking & Spices
- • 3/4 cup All-purpose flour
- • 1 tsp Baking powder
- • 1/2 tsp Baking soda
- • 1 cup Cornstarch
- • 1/3 cup Granulated sugar
- • 1/4 tsp Salt, fine
- • 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
Dairy
- • 8 tbsp Butter, unsalted
Beer, Wine & Liquor
- • 1 tbsp Brandy
Other
- • 1 cup Manjar blanco
Jaime Muñoz saved to Cake recipes
The Pionono is a Peruvian dessert made with a soft and light sponge cake that is the perfect vehicle for manjar blanco, the creamy filling used in Alfajores.

loly mendez saved to Best salad recipes
12 · 23 minutes · Suspiro de Limeña is a Peruvian dessert that originated in the city of Lima. Creamy, caramel like pudding is topped with a Port flavored meringue and sprinkled with a touch of cinnamon.
12 · 23 minutes · Suspiro de Limeña is a Peruvian dessert that originated in the city of Lima. Creamy, caramel like pudding is topped with a Port flavored meringue and sprinkled with a touch of cinnamon.
8 ingredients
Refrigerated
- • 2 Egg whites
- • 2 Egg yolks
Canned Goods
- • 1 (12 fl oz) can Evaporated milk
Baking & Spices
- • 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
- • 1/2 cup Sugar
- • 1 tsp Vanilla extract, pure
Dairy
- • 1 (14 oz) can Condensed milk, sweetened
Beer, Wine & Liquor
- • 2 tbsp Port

Lorrel Wilczek saved to Desserts
Check out this amazing collection of traditional Peruvian desserts and sweets. We’ve worked with local food experts to surface some of Peru’s most authentic and delicious desserts. Discover the famous suspiro a la limena to mazzamora morada, mazzamora de cocino and arroz con leche and many more. When you visit Peru, make sure to taste some of these traditional desserts. Trust us, they won’t disappoint. #peruviandesserts #peruviansweets #perudesserts
Bringing richness and sweetness to the table, these Peruvian desserts are a unique and sumptuous way to discover the sweeter side of South American cuisine.
Kay saved to Peruvian cuisine
7 · 65 minutes · An easy to make, surefire hit dessert that will have your friends and family singing your praises.
12 ingredients
Refrigerated
- • 3 Egg whites
- • 4 Eggs
Canned Goods
- • 1 cup Evaporated milk
Baking & Spices
- • 1 tsp Baking powder
- • 1 tsp Cinnamon, powder
- • 1 1/2 cup Sugar
- • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- • 1 1/4 cup Wheat flour
Dairy
- • 1 cup Condensed milk
- • 1/2 cup Milk
- • 1 cup Whipping cream
Liquids
- • 80 ml Water

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