Queso Helado

Name: Queso Helado
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 2 cups whole milk; 1.5 cups evaporated milk; 1 cup sweetened condensed milk; 2 cinnamon sticks; 4 whole cloves; 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

A traditional Peruvian frozen dessert infused with cinnamon, cloves, and coconut. Creamy and spiced, served thoroughly chilled with a dusting of ground cinnamon.

35 minEasyServes 4310 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups whole milk
1.5 cups evaporated milk
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
2 cinnamon sticks
4 whole cloves
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

1

Combine 2 cups whole milk, 1.5 cups evaporated milk, 1 cup sweetened condensed milk, 2 cinnamon sticks, 4 whole cloves, and 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut in a medium saucepan.
2

Bring mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat while stirring constantly.
3

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes to infuse flavours.
4

Strain liquid through a fine sieve into a bowl and cool completely.
5

Pour cooled liquid into a dish and freeze for 4 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
6

Scoop into dessert cups and garnish with 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon.

Questions

Can I make Queso Helado dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (2 cups whole milk, 1.5 cups evaporated milk, 1 cup sweetened condensed milk) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free dessert collection instead.

How long does Queso Helado keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Queso Helado?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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