Tejas

Name: Tejas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 24 pecan halves, toasted; 1 cup dulce de leche; 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted; 1/4 cup water; 1 tsp lemon juice

A traditional Peruvian confectionery featuring toasted pecans stuffed with rich dulce de leche and coated in a glossy sugar glaze.

30 minMediumServes 12180 cal/serving

PeruvianDessertStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

24 pecan halves, toasted
1 cup dulce de leche
2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1/4 cup water
1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

1

Sandwich 1 cup dulce de leche between pairs of 24 toasted pecan halves to form stuffed centers.
2

Place the stuffed pecans on a tray and freeze for 15 minutes until firm.
3

Combine 2 cups sifted powdered sugar, 1/4 cup water, and 1 tsp lemon juice in a saucepan over low heat.
4

Whisk the mixture constantly until glossy and smooth, creating a thick glaze.
5

Dip each chilled pecan center into the glaze to coat completely.
6

Set coated treats on parchment paper to cool and harden fully.

Questions

How long does Tejas keep?

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

Can I halve or double Tejas?

Yes. As written it serves 12. 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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