Kivevé de Calabaza

Kivevé is a traditional Paraguayan dish, semi-sweet in flavor, made with pumpkin. It is enjoyed as a dessert, plain or with milk, easy to prepare and delicious.

Kivevé is a dish from traditional Paraguayan cuisine, semi-sweet in flavor, prepared with pumpkin.

It is enjoyed as a dessert, plain or with milk, easy to make and tasty. Kivevé is the result of the fusion of Guarani traditional cuisine and Jesuit missions.

Known for its creaminess and pleasant flavor, it is an ideal option for any occasion.

Kivevé de Calabaza

Pastry
1 hour
4 Servings

Ingredients

500 grams of Pumpkin

½ cup of Corn flour

1 ½ cup of Water

2 tablespoons of Sugar

1 teaspoon of Salt

3 tablespoons of Lard

150 grams of Paraguayan cheese

Preparation

Step 1 : Wash, peel, and remove the seeds from the pumpkin.

Step 2 : Then cut into medium pieces and boil with water, salt, and sugar until tender.

Step 3 : After draining, mash until reaching a smooth, paste-like consistency.

Step 4 : Pour the pumpkin paste into the boiling water, cook a little, then add the corn flour and lard.

Step 5 : Finally, add the cheese, mix well, and remove from heat.

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