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Frejol Colado

A traditional Peruvian dessert made from sweetened spiced bean puree cooked down until thick and silky, topped with toasted sesame seeds.

60 minMediumServes 6280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups cooked black beans, pureed
  • 1.5 cups dark brown sugar
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 2 cinnamon stick
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine 4 cups pureed cooked black beans, 1.5 cups dark brown sugar, 2 cinnamon stick, and 4 whole cloves in a large saucepan over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, for 25 to 30 minutes until the mixture thickens and leaves a trail at the bottom of the pan.

  3. 3

    Remove from heat, discard cinnamon stick and cloves, then stir in 1 cup evaporated milk.

  4. 4

    Return saucepan to low heat and cook for another 10 minutes until thick and glossy.

  5. 5

    Pour into serving dishes and sprinkle with 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving warm or chilled.

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Questions

What is Frejol Colado?

A traditional Peruvian dessert made from sweetened spiced bean puree cooked down until thick and silky, topped with toasted sesame seeds. This reference files it under Peruvian dessert: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 60 minutes start to finish.

What should Frejol Colado look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 2: cook until the mixture thickens and leaves a trail at the bottom of the pan. Step 4: cook until thick and glossy.

Can I make Frejol Colado dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Frejol Colado is 1 cup evaporated milk. Swap the evaporated milk for a plant-based version of the same product. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Does Frejol Colado contain sesame?

Yes: 2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted. The full allergen list for this entry is dairy and sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

Can I freeze Frejol Colado?

It is not a good candidate. Keep Frejol Colado covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days. Chilled and set desserts lose their texture in the freezer.

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