| File:Jamoncillo de leche con nuez.JPG Jamoncillo with nuts | |
| Alternative names | Dulce de leche |
|---|---|
| Type | Candy |
| Course | Dessert |
| Place of origin | Mexico |
| Region or state | Central and Northern Mexico |
| Main ingredients | Milk, sugar, flavorings |
Jamoncillo is a traditional Mexican sweet, similar to dulce de leche, made from cooked milk and sugar. Its consistency is that of a soft fudge, and it is commonly flavored and colored.
History
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Characteristics
Jamoncillo is prepared by cooking milk with sugar until it thickens and crystallizes slightly, forming a soft fudge that can be cut into pieces.[1]. Sometimes it is flavored or colored with food coloring to give it a pink hue, or flavored with vanilla, cinnamon, or fruit essences[2]. It is common to add nuts such as pecans or peanuts as decoration.
Depending on the region of Mexico, the shape and presentation vary. It can be formed into bars, cones, or small pieces wrapped in cellophane. In some places, it is sold as a rectangular block with nuts embedded on top.
Variations
Although traditional jamoncillo is made with milk, in northern Mexico there is also a version called jamoncillo de pepita, made from ground pumpkin seeds with sugar, resulting in a green sweet with a marzipan-like texture[3]
See also
References
- "Jamoncillo de leche - Fácil". recetasgratis.net.
- Unzueta, Maggie (November 11, 2022). "Jamoncillo (Mexican Milk Fudge Candy)". Mamá Maggie's Kitchen.
- Reyes, Eduardo (September 10, 2024). "Receta de jamoncillo de pepita, el delicioso dulce tradicional poblano". CocinaDelirante.