Espumillas

Espumillas, known as suspiritos in Ecuador, is a beloved sweet with a creamy meringue texture and guava flavor. Made with guava pulp, egg whites, and sugar, its colorful appearance makes it an enticing dessert to delight any palate.

The guavas are peeled and mashed with sugar.

The egg whites are beaten until a creamy texture is achieved.

The espumilla is served with blackberry sauce and shredded coconut.

Espumillas

Pastry
1 hour
8 Servings

Ingredients

8 Ripe guavas

1 ½ cup of Sugar

2 Egg whites

Blackberry syrup or sauce

Candies and shredded coconut

Preparation

Step 1 : Peel the guavas, remove the central part with seeds, and place the pulp pieces in a large bowl.

Step 2 : Add the sugar, mix, and mash until it forms a puree.

Step 3 : Then, add the egg whites to the guava and sugar puree.

Step 4 : Use an electric mixer to beat the mixture until it reaches a creamy and firm texture.

Step 5 : Finally, serve the espumilla immediately in cups or ice cream cones, accompanied by blackberry sauce, candies, and shredded coconut.

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