Frejoles Colados Recipe

Indulge in Frejoles Colados, a unique and decadent Peruvian black bean dessert! This surprisingly creamy and subtly sweet treat features the unexpected richness of black beans, perfectly balanced with warming spices and a delightful sesame seed crunch. A simple yet elegant recipe perfect for adventurous dessert lovers.

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 1470 mins
Calories 711.4 kcal
Protein 17g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Frejoles Colados

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How to Make Frejoles Colados

  1. Rinse 1 cup of black beans and soak them in 4 cups of water overnight.
  2. Drain the soaked beans and place them in a pot. Add 6 cups of fresh water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 60-90 minutes, or until the beans are very soft and easily mashed.
  3. Once cooked, carefully force the beans through a fine-mesh strainer or food mill, pressing to extract as much puree as possible. Discard the skins.
  4. In a medium saucepan, combine the bean puree (approximately 2 cups), 2 cups of whole milk, ½ cup of granulated sugar, 2 cinnamon sticks, and 4 whole cloves.
  5. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens significantly and the bottom of the pan is visible for a few seconds between stirs (about 20-25 minutes).
  6. Remove from heat and carefully remove the cinnamon sticks and cloves.
  7. Stir in 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds.
  8. Pour the Frejoles Colados into individual serving bowls or a larger bowl. Sprinkle with an additional tablespoon of sesame seeds for garnish.
  9. Serve warm or chilled. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

582g

Fat

6g

Carbs

55g