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Postre de Manjar con Piña

Cultural Context

Originating from Guatemala, Postre de Manjar con Piña is a beloved dessert that showcases the country's rich culinary heritage. Traditionally served during festive occasions, this dish combines the creamy texture of manjar (a type of custard) with the tropical sweetness of pineapple, symbolizing the fusion of local ingredients. Today, it is enjoyed in various forms across Central America, often adapted with different fruits or flavors to suit local tastes.

GuatemalanGTdessert
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 large pineapple, diced
1 cup cornstarch
1.5 liters milk
1 cup sugar
1 cinnamon stick
0.5 liters cream
1 can sweetened condensed milk
2 egg yolks

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds richness and is dairy-free.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a gluten-free thickener.

1

Dissolve cornstarch in room temperature milk to avoid lumps.

2

In a saucepan, boil milk with cinnamon for flavor.

3

Slowly add the dissolved cornstarch while stirring continuously to prevent sticking.

4

Strain the egg whites and add the egg yolks to the mixture, incorporating well.

5

Add sweetened condensed milk and stir while cooking until thickened, about 3 minutes.

6

In another pot, cook diced pineapple with 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens.

7

Combine the cooked pineapple with the manjar mixture.

8

Pour the mixture into serving glasses and refrigerate until cold.

Cooking Techniques

thickeninglayeringchilling

Equipment Needed

saucepanstrainerserving glasses

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairyegg

Also Known As

Manjar de PiñaPineapple Cream Dessert

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