Write a comment
Peruvian Suspiro Limeña

Suspiro a la Limeña

Suspiro a la Limeña is a classic Limeñan dessert. The bottom layer is made of manjar blanco, a sweat, caramel like, sticky reduction of milk and sugar, and egg yolks which is covered by a huge portion of meringue.

Translated meaning "sigh of the lady from Lima", Suspiro Limeño first appeared in the Peruvian capital in the mid-19th century. Till today, this heavenly dessert is beloved mainly in Lima and restaurants in Peru and Peruvian restaurants abroad.

You must login to post a comment.
characters left

For the time being, no comments can be posted...

Loading comment... The comment will be refreshed after 00:00.

Be the first to comment.

Latest Video

Maria Reiche - Memories

Maria Reiche - Memories

Submitted by: Tintin
05 December 2021

Latest Content...

Long Reads...

Peruvian Personalities & Founders

Francisco Pizarro González (1474-1541)

Francisco Pizarro, a peasant from Spain, was one of the least well-equipped conquerors in history. However, in the name…
Peruvian Legends, Myths & Tales

The Jeweled Frog and the Condor

By a quiet pond, at the side of a cloud-topped mountain in Peru, lived a small green frog and his large green family.…
Peru Info

Peruvian Economy

The Peruvian economy is an emerging, social market economy highly dependent on foreign trade and classified as an upper…