Lima Sigh

Cooking Peruvian

Ingredients for Lima Sigh

• 1 can evaporated milk
• 1 can condensed milk
• - Almond extract
• 5 egg yolks
• - Vanilla extract
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup port wine
• 3 egg whites

Preparation of Lima Sigh

1. In a saucepan empty both cans of milk and cook slowly, stirring constantly. Boil 20-30 minutes or until it is a thick syrup. Remove from heat and add almond extract.

2. In a bowl beat the yolks until thick. Pour the hot milk, beating. Return the mixture to the heat and cook for 1 minute (it should not boil). Remove from heat and add vanilla. Pour into a serving dish and cool.

3. In a saucepan make a syrup with the sugar and wine, cooking slowly until thick. In a bowl beat the whites until stiff and add the syrup, beating until it cools. Put this meringue on top of the milk sweet and, if desired, sprinkle with powdered cinnamon.