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Habichuelas con Dulce

Cultural Context

Originating from the Dominican Republic, Habichuelas con Dulce is a traditional dessert often enjoyed during Lent and Easter celebrations. This sweet bean dish is a comforting blend of beans, coconut milk, and spices, symbolizing the fusion of African and Caribbean culinary traditions. Today, it is cherished in many Latin American countries, with variations that reflect local tastes and ingredients.

DominicanDOdessert
90 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
2lbs Roman Beans
1 cup Whole Milk
3 cups of Evaporated Milk
1 ½ cups Coconut milk
⅓ can Sweet Condensed Milk
2 cups Sugar
¼ tsp Salt
1 tsp Ground Nutmeg
½ tbs Ground Cinnamon
2 tbsp Vanilla Extract
3 Cinnamon Sticks
½ tbs Whole Cloves
2 Batatas Cubed
1 tbsp Raisins
1 tsp Ground Cloves

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining a creamy texture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

red beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans offer similar texture and flavor.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: chopped dates

Chopped dates provide sweetness and chewiness.

1

Soften beans in the instant pot.

2

Blend the beans until smooth.

3

Add milk, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and batatas to the mixture.

4

Cook until perfectly sweet and smooth.

Cooking Techniques

soakingblendingsimmering

Equipment Needed

instant potblender

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-freegluten-freenut-freeveganplant-based

Also Known As

Sweet BeansDulce de Habichuelas

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