Suspiro Limeño
Suspiro Limeño is a dessert from Peru. It has a creamy base topped with a light meringue layer.
The creamy base is made with sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk. The meringue on top is made from egg whites and sugar.
The dessert is chilled before serving and sprinkled with cinnamon.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 22, 2026Share
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Description
Suspiro Limeño is a dessert from Peru. It has a creamy base topped with a light meringue layer.
The creamy base is made with sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk. The meringue on top is made from egg whites and sugar.
The dessert is chilled before serving and sprinkled with cinnamon.
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Ingredients 7
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 beaten egg yolks
2 beaten egg white
1 cup confectioners' sugar
0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
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Mix sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, and beaten egg yolks in a saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 30 minutes. Pour into a heatproof dish.
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Whip beaten egg whites with confectioners' sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread the meringue on top of the milk mixture. Refrigerate until cold, about 3 hours. Sprinkle with 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 401 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 12g
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Saturated Fat 7g
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Cholesterol 109mg
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Sodium 171mg
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Total Carbohydrate 62g
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Protein 12g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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