So, I decided to get into Ecuadorian desserts today. It all started when I stumbled upon this blog post talking about the best desserts from Ecuador. It got me curious, you know? So, I thought, why not try making some myself?
Getting Started
First, I did some digging to figure out what ingredients I’d need. Turns out, a lot of these desserts use pretty basic stuff like eggs, milk, and sugar. I already had most of that in my pantry, which was a good start.

Making Flan de Piña
I started with something called “Flan de Piña.” I found out it’s like a custard thing with caramel sauce. Sounds good, right? I grabbed my eggs, milk, and sugar and got to work.
- Mixed the eggs and sugar
- Warmed up the milk
- Combined everything and baked it until it was set
- Made the caramel sauce by melting sugar until it got all brown and gooey
I gotta say, it turned out pretty decent for a first try. The custard was smooth, and the caramel sauce added a nice sweetness. I let it cool down and couldn’t wait to dig in.
Suspiros Time
Next up were “Suspiros.” I read that these are basically meringue cookies. I was a bit worried because meringues can be tricky, but I was up for the challenge.
- Whipped egg whites with sugar, cream of tartar, and a pinch of salt. It took forever to get those stiff peaks!
- Then I piped them onto a baking sheet in little mounds.
- Baked them at a low temperature for what felt like an eternity.
Honestly, they were a bit of a pain, but they came out okay. Light, airy, and sweet, just like the blog said. Not too bad, if I do say so myself.
Melcocha Adventure
Then I moved on to “Melcocha.” It is supposed to be this handmade sugarcane candy. I’m not gonna lie, this one seemed a bit out of my league, but I thought, what the heck, let’s give it a shot.

- I tried making a simple syrup with sugar and water, boiling it down until it got thick.
- I stretched it a lot, and this was really tiring work.
It didn’t turn out like the pictures I saw online, but it was still a fun experiment.
Dulce de Higos
Finally, I decided to try making “Dulce de Higos,” which is like a sweet fig dessert. I found some figs at the store, so I figured why not.
- I simmered the figs with some sugar and spices until they got all soft and syrupy.
This one was actually pretty easy, and it tasted really good. The figs were sweet and had a nice texture. I could see myself making this again.
Wrapping Up
All in all, it was a fun day in the kitchen. I learned a lot about Ecuadorian desserts, and I even managed to make a few that were edible. It’s always cool to try new things and expand my cooking skills. I might not be a pro yet, but I’m definitely getting there. Plus, I got to eat some tasty treats along the way, so I can’t complain!
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