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Guyanese Style Milk Powder Pera

Cultural Context

Guyanese Style Milk Powder Pera is a beloved sweet treat in Guyana, often enjoyed during festive occasions and family gatherings. This dessert showcases the resourcefulness of using milk powder, a staple in many Caribbean households, to create a deliciously sweet and chewy confection. Today, Pera is cherished not only in Guyana but also among the diaspora, with variations appearing in other Caribbean countries, highlighting its adaptability and enduring popularity.

GuyaneseGYdessert
45 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
1.5 pounds brown sugar
2 pounds milk powder
water
almond extract

milk powder

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: non-fat dry milk

Almond flour is lower in calories and adds a nutty flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with a unique taste.

coconut flakes

🥗Healthier: toasted oats

💰Cheaper: shredded wheat

Toasted oats add crunch while being more affordable.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: imitation vanilla

Vanilla bean enhances flavor naturally.

1

Measure 1.5 pounds of brown sugar and add it to a pot.

2

Add water to the pot to melt the sugar.

3

Add 2 pounds of milk powder to the pot.

4

Mix the ingredients together, adding almond extract or vanilla extract for flavoring.

5

Cook the mixture on the stove until it thickens.

6

Once thickened, roll the mixture into balls or press it into a tray to cut into pieces.

7

Cut the mixture into desired sizes after it cools slightly.

Cooking Techniques

mixingfrying

Equipment Needed

potspoontrayknife

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkcoconut

Also Known As

PeraMilk Pera

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