The traditional cake of Peru has started in the colonial era, at this stage was crucial the introduction of sugar cane, European customs and the presence of African slaves.Some examples

Arroz Zambito: It is very similar to the "rice pudding", only in their preparation includes the molasses.

 











King Kong: Dessert Lambayeque prepared with biscuits made of flour, butter, egg yolks and milk, which is spliced with blancmange, sweet pineapple and fresh peanuts. Its origin is in 1930, where he took the name to its large size compared with the gorilla King Kong, whose film was premiered at that time. Today is a Peruvian product export.

Sigh of Lima: Lima is an ancient dessert consisting of a meringue layer on a layer of caramel. It is usually served in a cup.


Teja: Ica is a sweet that is is a white dough filled with sweetened caramel (dulce de leche) and nuts such as pecan and others. This dessert was born chocotejas which is similar to the tile, unless the coverage is chocolate.

  



Frosted cake: A cake made of three layers: the top of strawberry gelatin, median strawberry gelatin whipped with milk and bottom of cake.

  






Doña Pepa nougat: Dulce Lima widely consumed during the month of October, when it hosts the exhibition of the Lord of Miracles. Its creation is attributed to Joseph Marmanillo, a slave living in the Cañete Valley, known for being a good cook and devotee of Christ Pachacamilla.

Purple mush: A typical dessert made from purple corn. Sprinkle cinnamon on the surface at the time of serving.

Picarones: This dish is served in the rings made from a mixture of flour and chunks of squash and fried in a hot pan coated in molasses syrup. Lima is a traditional dessert, dominates the street and is very popular throughout the country level.