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Picarones (fried sweet potato donuts)
Picarones are made with sweet potatoes, flour and sugar. They are fried and covered in a thick layer of brown sugar. These fried donuts are a popular dessert in Peru, but can also be found outside the country.
Picarones are sold throughout Peru in many restaurants, bakeries and street vendors. You have the luxury of having this dessert available every day in Peru.
Purple Corn Pudding
Mazamorra Morada is a traditional Peruvian dessert that can be made with purple corn and sweetened with honey. It is traditionally served at Christmas and New Year, but you can find it in any family meal throughout the year.
This tasty purple pudding is unique to Peru, with several variations available. It is usually consistent with gelatin and can be added on top with fruit or ground cinnamon.
Rice pudding
Arroz con Leche is a typical Peruvian dessert and can be prepared with either coconut milk or milk. It is usually served with vanilla ice cream but also accompanies other desserts such as dulce de leche (sweetened condensed milk).
Arroz con Leche is rice with milk and is commonly sold from food carts in Peru. The simplicity of preparing the recipe makes it delicious, which opens up creative and healthy possibilities by adding fruit or nuts.
Suspiro a la Limeña (Suspiro de limeña, a meringue-based dessert)
Suspiro a la limeña is a meringue-based dessert similar to a soufflé. It is made with egg whites, sugar, and other ingredients such as lemon juice and lime juice.
This traditional Lima dessert, meaning “sigh of the lady of Lima,” was created in the 19th century and continues to be one of Lima’s best creations. The dessert has a dulce de leche base topped with port meringue dusted with cinnamon. Suspiro is best served cold in small bowls or glasses.
The first four desserts on this list can be a great start to the new year, opening you up to new sweet possibilities and cultures. These desserts are so delicious that they can bring great positivity to the new year and the coming months.
Let’s grab a slice of your favorite Peruvian dessert and share your planned adventures with us!
