The best Peruvian desserts won’t just satisfy your sweet tooth, but they will also compel you to take a trip to Peru for a thrilling gastronomic journey.
When someone says “Peru,” the first thing that comes to people’s minds is the Amazon Jungle or the Machu Picchu. But when I hear the “Peru,” all I can think of is the best desserts in the world.
There are a couple of Peruvian recipes that I have tried over time, and I loved how much they all have bamboozled my taste buds. It is just so fascinating that a thing you tried for the first time just enchants you so much.
I have made good decisions in life, but without any doubt, trying the Peruvian desserts was definitely the best decision that I ever made. I am extremely glad because these desserts are just as delicious as the go-to desserts that you all like to eat. They are a combination that will send you to a place where you will feel as if you are sitting with the Peruvian Gods and enjoying your dessert with them.
If you don’t believe me, here are the best Peruvian desserts you can try yourself and thank me later.
1. Purple Corn Pudding
Purple Corn Pudding is also known as the mazamorra morada, and this pudding is crafted with a unique variety of corn, sweet potato starch and dried fruits. In Peru, purple corn and dried fruits can be found in a lot of abundances. So, without any doubt, this is one of the most Peruvian desserts that are out there.
The best thing about this dessert is that it has a jelly-like consistency, filled with warm flavours from cinnamon and cloves. If you want to serve it at the best time, then do it in winter because it is the best comfort food like no other when you eat it hot on cold wintery nights.
2. Peruvian Apple Pie
It has a crispy crust with juicy apple pieces and loads of cinnamon which is the definition of the best apple pie that you can ever have. And if you eat this dessert with vanilla ice cream, trust me, you will love it in an instant.
Moreover, there are many variations to this apple pie, but in my opinion, you will love the one that is with blackberries. If you want your Peruvian Apple Pie to look a little fancy, you can put lattice strips on the top of the pie before baking it. And after that present it to your guest or eat for your own self and enjoy.
3. Tres Leches Cake
If we mention the best Peruvian desserts and if we don’t mention Tres Leches Cake, the list would be incomplete. It is light, fluffy and ultra-moist. I mean, come on, who wouldn’t love it?
You might have probably guessed from the recipe name that tres leches cake uses a three-milk mixture. It consists of heavy whipping cream, evaporated milk and condensed sweetened milk. The mixture is slowly drizzled onto the sponge cake, and because of that, everything is delightfully moist.
If you eat this dessert with a lightly sweetened whipped cream and some fresh berries on top, then trust me, this cake will blow your mind away.
4. Frejoles Colados
This dessert is also known as the black bean pudding in Peru. It is a classic Afro-Peruvian dessert that calls for extremely simple ingredients, such as black beans, milk, spices and sugar.
It is made with the right consistency after you have removed the skin of the beans before making a puree out of them. After that, you can add in the ground cloves, cinnamon, milk and sugar to taste. When you are done with all this, you can give it a little stir, and within a moment, you will get a nice thick paste that is full of comforting flavours.
5. Arroz Con Leche
Arroz Con Leche is a sweet rice pudding that is heavenly creamy. This dessert is made with milk and rice, and for its flavours, cinnamon, vanilla and sometimes raisins are used.
It can be made with very few ingredients, and you can make it at home in no time. If you want, you can enjoy it just how you make it or spice things up. You can serve it in a Peruvian way if you want to make a tempting glass of mixed deserts. You can place this creamy rice pudding in the same glass as the purple corn pudding. It allows you to enjoy both the desserts at the same time.
The cream and purple tones of each pudding match with each other exquisitely, and so do their sweet flavours and textures.
All in All
If you are a person that has a sweet tooth and wants to try something new, then these desserts are the best thing that can happen to you. With these five best Peruvian desserts, your desire for desserts will be fulfilled, and to top it all off. You can tell your friends about these dishes so that you can enjoy them with them too.
If you really want to try some new desserts, then these Peruvian desserts are the ones that you shouldn’t miss at all. Moreover, if you want to know the best eatery to give these desserts a try, Ceviche Orlando is one of the best ranked bakeries in town!
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