Traditional Chongos Zamoranos

Gabriela Morales
Zamora Michoacán has gifted the world with this culinary delicacy that you cannot miss! Traditional chongos zamoranos are a classic Mexican dessert that features a unique sponge-like texture packed with flavor which is possible thanks to the combination of whole milk, sugar, cinnamon, piloncillo, and lime juice. This curdled milk Michoacán delicacy will become your all-time favorite dessert!
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Ingredients
10
Portions
  • 8 cups whole milk
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 3 sticks cinnamon, for the chongos zamoranos and for garnish
  • 3 tablespoons piloncillo, shredded 
  • 2 limes, juice
Preparation
20 mins
2h
Easy
  • In a pot, heat milk. Add sugar, cinnamon, and piloncillo. Heat slightly to let the ingredients release their aroma, but do not bring to a boil.
  • Add lime juice to the previous mixture so the milk curdles.
  • In a small pot, cook traditional chongos zamoranos until brown. Do not stir for 2 hours.
  • Remove traditional chongos zamoranos from the pot and strain. Serve traditional chongos zamoranos garnished with cinnamon sticks.

Nutritional information

* * Information per 100g serving, percent daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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