Authentic Chongos Zamoranos

Yamilette González
Born in the city of Zamora Hidalgo, Michoacán, these authentic chongos zamoranos are a classic dessert that features a rubbery and sponge-like texture packed with flavor thanks to the combination of whole milk, cinnamon, lime juice, and sugar. It’s time you wow your guests and family with this curdled milk delicacy created in the convents of the colonial Zamora Michoacán of yore.
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Ingredients
9
Servings
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 2 sticks cinnamon, for the chongos zamoranos, for garnish
  • 3 tablespoons piloncillo, shredded
  • 2 limes, juice
Preparation
20 mins
2h
Low
  • In a pot, heat milk. Add sugar, cinnamon sticks, and piloncillo. Heat slightly to release the aroma of the cinnamon, but do not bring to a boil.
  • Add lime juice to the previous mixture for the milk to curdle.
  • In a small pot, cook authentic chongos zamoranos until they turn brown. Do not stir for 2 hours.
  • Remove authentic chongos zamoranos from the pot and strain. Serve authentic chongos zamoranos with a bit of liquid and garnish with cinnamon sticks.

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