In the excellent Peruvian gastronomy, desserts are no exception. There are many, and they also impress those who try them. They are the perfect finishing touch to lunch or dinner, leaving a pleasant final taste for every palate.
The history of suspiro a la limeña
Most of its ingredients came from Spain during the colonial era. The origin of suspiro a la limeña dates back to the early 19th century.
The name "Suspiro a la Limeña" is attributed to the Peruvian writer José Gálvez Barrenechea, as it was previously known as a royal delicacy of Peru. The writer's wife, Amparo Ayarez, came up with the recipe for this delicious dessert as she prepared it for the first time from the traditional custard.
When the poet tried the delicious dessert prepared by his wife, he felt it as he later wrote: "a soft and sweet sigh of a woman." This is how this dessert was associated with the woman from Lima, in this case, his beloved wife.
Traditional recipe for suspiro a la limeña
- Half a can of condensed milk.
- Two cans of evaporated milk.
- Six egg yolks.
- 3/4 cup of white sugar.
- 1/4 cup of port wine.
- Three egg whites.
- A teaspoon of vanilla essence.
Preparation
- There is no unique formula for its preparation. It is a simple recipe, but it requires a lot of delicacy.
- Pour the evaporated milk and condensed milk into a pot and let them heat until they achieve a dulce de leche texture.
- Remove the pot from the heat and add the egg yolks and vanilla essence.
- Return the pot to the heat and stir for a few minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let the preparation cool.
- For the syrup, mix the sugar with the port wine. Separately, beat the egg whites, then add the previous mixture and beat until you achieve the meringue texture.
Where to try suspiro a la limeña
You can enjoy suspiro a la limeña in any region of Peru. Here, we recommend some restaurants where you can enjoy one of the best desserts created by Peru's culinary talent and creativity.
Lima
Panchita: located on Dos de Mayo Street in Miraflores, you will find the best suspiro a la limeña at Panchita.
José Antonio: In this restaurant dedicated to Creole food, you will also find one of the most delicious suspiros a la limeña. It has two locations: one in the San Isidro district and another in the San Borja district.
Cusco
Deva: located on San Agustin Street 280, Cusco 08002, Deva stands out for its authentic, high-quality local food and its very warm Andean hospitality.
Chicha: Wrap up your lunch or dinner with one of its delicious desserts, including suspiro a la limeña. Chicha is located in Plaza Regocijo, Cusco 05184.
Machu Picchu
El Indio Feliz: It is a renowned restaurant throughout the area for its excellent dishes and distinctive decor. It offers a diverse menu featuring Peruvian, Latin, and South American cuisine. It is located on Lloque Yupanqui 103 in Aguas Calientes.
A characteristic of Peruvian gastronomy is that each dish and dessert has a charming story and an evolution in line with the country's historical development. The suspiro a la limeña, although named after the national capital, enjoys significant preference in all Peruvian regions.
On your visit to Peru, wherever you venture, be sure to sweeten your life with a suspiro a la limeña.
