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Perfect Peruvian Suspiro Limeño Recipe Easy Homemade Caramel Meringue Pudding for Mother’s Day

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A traditional Peruvian dessert featuring a creamy caramel pudding base topped with a light, sweet meringue, perfect for special occasions like Mother’s Day.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 can (12 oz / 354 ml) evaporated milk
  • 3 large egg yolks, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 large egg whites, room temperature
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons port wine or sweet dessert wine (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk. Place over medium-low heat and stir gently but constantly to prevent scorching for about 10 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly and turns a light caramel color.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks lightly. Slowly add a few spoonfuls of the hot milk mixture to the yolks while whisking vigorously to avoid scrambling. Then, pour the yolk mixture back into the saucepan.
  3. Continue cooking on low heat, stirring constantly for 5-7 minutes until the pudding thickens to a custard-like consistency. It should coat the back of a spoon and have a glossy finish. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the caramel pudding evenly into serving glasses or ramekins. Let them cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
  5. In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar, a tablespoon at a time, while increasing speed to high. Whip until stiff, glossy peaks form, about 5-7 minutes.
  6. Gently fold in the port wine (or substitute) into the meringue.
  7. Spoon or pipe the meringue over the chilled caramel pudding. Use a kitchen torch to lightly brown the meringue peaks or broil in the oven for 1-2 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
  8. Serve immediately, or chill for up to an hour if you prefer the meringue cold.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for best meringue volume and stability. If port wine is unavailable, substitute with sweet sherry, vanilla extract, or grape juice. For dairy-free, use evaporated coconut milk and coconut condensed milk alternatives. Avoid freezing to maintain meringue texture. Stir caramel gently to avoid graininess.

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Keywords: Peruvian dessert, suspiro limeño, caramel pudding, meringue, Mother's Day dessert, easy caramel dessert, traditional Peruvian recipe

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