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Queso Helado

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

PeruvianDessertStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-FreeLow-Sodium

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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. 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. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

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

  6. 6

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

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Questions

What is Queso Helado?

A traditional Peruvian frozen dessert infused with cinnamon, cloves, and coconut. Creamy and spiced, served thoroughly chilled with a dusting of ground cinnamon. This reference files it under Peruvian dessert: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 35 minutes start to finish.

Is there a substitute for sweetened condensed milk in Queso Helado?

The entry for Queso Helado calls for 1 cup sweetened condensed milk. In its place: There is no quick swap. Simmer two cups of milk with two thirds of a cup of sugar until reduced by half, about 35 minutes.

Is Queso Helado vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 cups whole milk, 1.5 cups evaporated milk and 1 cup sweetened condensed milk. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

How many calories are in Queso Helado?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 310 calories, with 8 g protein, 38 g carbohydrate and 14 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 120 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I start Queso Helado the day before?

Yes. Step 5 is a built-in pause of 4 hours: "Pour cooled liquid into a dish and freeze for 4 hours, stirring every 30 minutes." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 6 when you are ready to finish.

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