Espumilla
HB-0855 · Hand-built original · Ecuadorian
Meet Espumilla, one of Ecuador's most cheerful sweet treats. This airy, meringue-like dessert whips egg whites and sugar into a cloud-soft confection, then brightens it with the tropical tang of passion fruit or mango. Light, refreshing and endlessly pretty, it is the kind of pudding that turns up at family gatherings and street stalls alike. Bring a little Ecuadorian sunshine to your own kitchen with this simple, crowd-pleasing classic.
EcuadorianDessert1–2 servings428 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal
Main ingredient: egg
Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado
Servings:1quantities adjust to match
Ingredients
- 2 egg whites, at room temperature
- Pinch of salt
- A few drops of lemon juice
- 3½ oz sugar
- Pulp of 1 to 2 passion fruits or 1 ripe mango, pureed, plus extra fruit to serve
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon, plus more for dusting
Method
- Put the egg whites, salt and lemon juice in a clean, dry bowl and whisk to soft peaks.
- Add the sugar a spoonful at a time, whisking well after each addition, until the meringue is thick, glossy and holds stiff peaks, about 5 to 8 minutes in total.
- Fold the fruit pulp through the meringue gently, keeping as much air as possible, then fold in the cinnamon.
- Spoon into small glasses or bowls, piling it high like soft ice cream.
- Dust with a little extra cinnamon, top with fresh fruit, and serve immediately.
Nutrition (per serving, where published)
428 kcalCalories
7.4 gProtein
103.3 gCarbs
0.5 gFat
0 gSaturates
2.6 gFibre
0.6 gSugars
111 mgSodium
0 mgCholesterol
131 mgPotassium
55 mgCalcium
0.5 mgIron
1 servingServing
Estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data