The manjar blanco, a delicious cold sweet dessert mainly made of milk and cornstarch, is a classic typical of Peru.
The manjar blanco is a very appreciated cold dessert in local cuisine. Made with a base of milk and cornstarch, this traditional recipe has been part of the history for generations.
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Manjar blanco
Ingredients
1 liter of Leche
500 grams of Azúcar
250 grams of Maicena
Preparation
Step 1 : To begin, add half a liter of milk to a pot and mix with sugar, bringing the mixture to a boil for 5 minutes.
Step 2 : In a separate container, combine the remaining half liter of milk with the cornstarch.
Step 3 : Then, add this mixture of milk and cornstarch to the pot with the boiling sweetened milk, stir constantly, and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
Step 4 : Once ready, place the dessert in the freezer for 2 hours to get it very cold before serving.
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