🇪🇨 Ecuadorian Cuisine

Espumilla

Fruit Meringue Street Treat

Prep Time 15 min

Servings 6

Difficulty Easy

Calories 116 kcal

A fluffy, cloud-like meringue whipped with guava or passion fruit pulp, piped into cones and sold on street corners — Ecuador's lightest and most whimsical dessert.

Ingredients

3 egg whites
1 cup sugar
1 cup guava pulp (or passion fruit pulp)
1 tbsp lime juice
Pinch of salt
Food coloring (optional)
Wafer cones for serving

Instructions

1 Beat egg whites with salt until soft peaks form.
2 Gradually add sugar, beating continuously until stiff, glossy peaks form.
3 Gently fold in guava pulp and lime juice until evenly colored.
4 Transfer to a piping bag with a star tip.
5 Pipe tall swirls into cones or small cups.
6 Serve immediately — espumilla is best fresh and fluffy.

Did You Know?

Espumilla vendors in Quito's parks are an iconic sight — they carry the meringue in large metal containers and pipe it into cones with theatrical flair.