Suspiro a la Limeña
Dulce de leche pudding topped with port-spiked meringue, Lima's signature dessert.
Why It Works
Slowly cooking condensed and evaporated milk together creates a thick, caramelized manjar; the port-infused meringue adds aromatic complexity that cuts the sweetness.
Key Ingredients
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