Guatemalan Torrejas

Name: Guatemalan Torrejas
Prep time: 90 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Internacional
Ingredients: 8 concha, sweet bread; 4 eggs; 1 liter cow's milk; 3/4 cups cornstarch; 500 grams sugar; 1 liter water; 2 cinnamon sticks; 1 teaspoon vanilla essence; 1/4 cups raisins; 1/2 cups sugar, red

Douglas Dávila

These delicious torrejas are a typical dessert of Guatemalan cuisine, perfect for sharing on a leisurely afternoon accompanied by a warm cup of coffee. Prepare them and enjoy.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 05-12-2017

Preparation

1h 30 mins

Medium

Boil the milk with 200 g of sugar and a cinnamon stick. When it boils, add the vanilla. Dissolve the cornstarch in cold water and add it to the milk while mixing continuously. Remove from heat and let cool. Separate the egg whites from the yolks and beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, then add the yolks. Remove the lid from the shells and fill them with the previously made filling. Cover the shells with the egg mixture. Heat the oil and fry the shells. Remove from the oil and set aside. Boil the water with the remaining sugar and cinnamon. Drizzle the torrejas with honey, decorate with raisins and sugar.