Espumilla Dutch Delight

Ingredients

In this Dutch adaptation of Espumilla, traditional Ecuadorian ingredients like fruit pulp are replaced with Dutch ingredients such as stroopwafels and speculaas spices. The addition of these ingredients gives the dessert a distinct Dutch flavor profile, while still maintaining the fluffy and meringue-like texture of the original Espumilla. We alse have the original recipe for Espumilla, so you can check it out.

• 4 egg whites 4 egg whites
• 200g (1 cup) granulated sugar 200g (1 cup) granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp speculaas spice mix 1 tsp speculaas spice mix
• 4 stroopwafels, crushed 4 stroopwafels, crushed
• Dutch chocolate sauce, for drizzling Dutch chocolate sauce, for drizzling

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 180 kcal / 753 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 0g, 0g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 45g, 45g
• Protein: 4g
• Fiber: 0g
• Salt: 0.1g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a clean mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
2. 2.
   Gradually add the sugar while continuing to whisk until the mixture becomes glossy and forms stiff peaks.
3. 3.
   Gently fold in the vanilla extract and speculaas spice mix.
4. 4.
   Spoon the mixture into individual serving bowls or glasses.
5. 5.
   Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to set.
6. 6.
   Before serving, drizzle each Espumilla with Dutch chocolate sauce and sprinkle crushed stroopwafels on top.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Stroopwafels — Crush the stroopwafels into small pieces for sprinkling. If stroopwafels are not available, you can substitute with crushed speculaas cookies for a similar flavor.

Tips & Tricks

• Make sure the mixing bowl and whisk are completely clean and free of any grease to ensure the egg whites whip up properly.
• Be gentle when folding in the vanilla extract and speculaas spice mix to avoid deflating the egg whites.
• For an extra Dutch touch, serve the Espumilla with a side of freshly brewed Dutch coffee.

Serving advice

Serve the Dutch-Inspired Espumilla chilled in individual bowls or glasses. Garnish each serving with a drizzle of Dutch chocolate sauce and a sprinkle of crushed stroopwafels for added texture and flavor.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, consider serving the Espumilla in transparent glass bowls or glasses to showcase its fluffy texture and layers. Place a stroopwafel on the side of each serving as a decorative element.