Turrón de Doña Pepa

Turrón de Doña Pepa is a traditional Mexican dessert that combines the rich flavors of anise and honey in a delightful, layered treat. This vegetarian version is perfect for sharing and brings a taste of authentic Mexican culture to your table.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 100 grams
• Cornstarch - 50 grams
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Anise seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Butter - 50 grams, softened
• Brown sugar - 100 grams
• Honey - 60 grams
• Eggs - 2 large
• Milk - 100 milliliters
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Powdered sugar - for dusting
• Colorful sprinkles - for decoration

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a small baking dish.
2. In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and anise seeds. Mix well and set aside.
3. In another bowl, cream the softened butter with brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Once baked, let it cool for about 10 minutes, then cut into squares or rectangles.
8. Drizzle honey over the top and dust with powdered sugar. Add colorful sprinkles for decoration before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 25 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Provides a source of energy due to its carbohydrate content.
• Contains anise, which may aid digestion and have anti-inflammatory properties.

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