Total time: 2 hours. Quantity: 4 persons. Calories: 80 kcal.
Typical recipe from the cuisine of the Lambayeque region
The Dulce de loche is a typical food from the cuisine of Lambayeque (region located in the north of Peru), which you can prepare easily and quickly. This time, you will be able to enjoy a delicious dessert to accompany with family or friends. Watch the procedure right now, and enjoy the dulce de loche recipe.
Let's see how to prepare it!
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Dulce de Loche (Zapallo), Peruvian recipe. |
Ingredients for Dulce de Loche.
- A medium size loche pumpkin.
- Natural or bottled milk.
- Brown sugar.
- 3 beaten egg yolks.
- A glass of sweet wine.
- A small piece of cinnamon.
Procedure of the recipe.
- Cook the loche pumpkin, removing the peels before, and then pass it through a strainer.
- In a saucepan, cook over low heat, with an equal quantity of fresh milk and sugar, as well as the cinnamon. Mix evenly.
- Stir continuously, and when the dough is ready, add the beaten egg yolks and the glass of wine (always stirring).
- Let it boil and let it cook until it is ready. Transfer the cooking to another container.
- Serve and enjoy with family or friends.
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The Dulce de loche is a typical food from the cuisine of Lambayeque |
Note: For this recipe, use high quality, fresh ingredients.