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The Suspiro is a traditional Peruvian dessert from the coastal cities. The preparation is easy and very simple, yet the flavour is outstanding. Ingredients 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2 beaten egg yolks 2 beaten egg white 1 cup confectioners' sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional) Preparation 1. In the first place, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, vanilla, and egg yolks in a saucepan. Then place over medium-low heat and gently cook until the mixture thickens, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, about 30 minutes. Pour into a heatproof serving dish and set aside. 2. Remember to whip the egg whites with confectioners' sugar to stiff peaks. Spread meringue on top of milk mixture. Refrigerate until cold, for 3 hours. Finally. sprinkle with cinnamon before serving.

The popular "arroz con leche" is one of the most traditional dessert in Peruvian culture. Part of the gastronomy in the coast of the country, this dessert in made with rice, milk, sugar, cinnamon and a secret orange tip. Pay attention: Ingredients: * 1/2 cup of rice * 3 cups of water * 2 1/2 cups of sweetened condensed milk (2 cans) * 1 3/4 cups of evaporated milk * 1/4 cup of port wine * 1 stick cinnamon * Skin of 1/2 orange * Powdered cinnamon Preparation: First Boil the rice with the orange skin and the stick cinnamon for 15 minutes; the rice must be well cooked. Remove from the fire and take out the cinnamon and the skin. Later, you must add the two types of milk. Boil on a low flame for 5 minutes, stiring all the time with a wooden spoon. We should add the port wine and continue boiling for 3 minutes more. Then let it cool down. As we know, some people like to eat the "arroz con leche" warm; others, cold. Serve in a glass and sprinkle with the pow