Panamanian Mamallena

Made with bread, milk, sugar, eggs, raisins, and spices, this dessert often uses stale bread from previous days.

Discover the charm of authentic homemade Mamallena, a delicacy prepared with leftover bread, milk, eggs, cinnamon, and raisins.

This typical Panamanian dessert is not only easy to make but also a tribute to the rich local culinary tradition. Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings with a touch of nostalgia and authenticity.

Panamanian Mamallena

Pastry
1 hour
Baked
4 Servings

Ingredients

Panamanian Mamallena

3 cups of Bread soaked in milk

1 ½ cup of Sugar

3 Eggs

3 tablespoons of Butter

1 tablespoon of Nutmeg

1 tablespoon of Vanilla

1 pinch of Ground cinnamon

½ cup of Raisins

Preparation

Step 1 : To begin, it's important to mix all ingredients in a deep bowl until a homogeneous and well-integrated mixture is obtained.

Step 2 : Once achieved, pour the mixture into a greased mold to prevent sticking.

Step 3 : Then, place the mold in an oven preheated to a medium temperature.

Step 4 : Bake the preparation for about an hour, or until it's fully cooked and when pierced with a knife, it comes out clean.

Step 5 : When ready, remove it from the oven and let it cool to make cutting and presentation easier.

Step 6 : Finally, divide the dessert into portions and serve to enjoy on a special occasion.

Video

Preparation (simple version)

Step 1 : Mix all ingredients in a bowl until reaching a homogeneous mixture. Panamanian Mamallena - Preparation - Step 1
Step 2 : Pour the mixture into a greased mold and bake in a preheated oven at medium temperature for about an hour. Panamanian Mamallena - Preparation - Step 2
Step 3 : Remove from the oven and let cool before slicing into portions. Panamanian Mamallena - Preparation - Step 3
Step 4 : Serve and enjoy this delicious Panamanian dessert. Panamanian Mamallena - Preparation - Step 4

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