{"id":30066,"date":"2019-09-09T21:49:27","date_gmt":"2019-09-10T01:49:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enrilemoine.com\/?p=30066"},"modified":"2023-07-24T10:26:39","modified_gmt":"2023-07-24T14:26:39","slug":"papitas-de-leche-venezuelan-milk-truffles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enrilemoine.com\/en\/2019\/09\/09\/papitas-de-leche-venezuelan-milk-truffles\/","title":{"rendered":"Venezuelan Papitas de Leche Recipe: Best Milk Truffles Ever!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Today\u2019s recipe is one of those sweet treats I grew up with. They are called papitas de leche, <\/em>meaning \u201clittle milk potatoes\u201d because they resemble mini peeled potatoes. And trust me: these are the most delicious sweet bite-sized milk truffles. Venezuelan milk truffles!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Note: This recipe is part of a collaboration with Nestl\u00e9 NIDO<\/a><\/em>\u00ae<\/a><\/sup>. <\/em>As a member of the Amazon Associates Program and other affiliate programs, I receive compensation for products sold through the affiliate links in this post at no cost to the buyer.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite their name, these papitas de leche<\/em> are made with three ingredients, and not one is potato related. They are made with powdered or dry milk, sweetened condensed milk, and confectioners\u2019 sugar. That’s all! No need to cook or bake. And guess what? They make a beautiful homemade present too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A family history that is written with NIDO<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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I said NIDO to refer to the powdered milk I grew up with. Saying NIDO is part of my history is an understatement. It was my grandma and mom\u2019s favorite powdered milk, and now it\u2019s mine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When I stopped breastfeeding my two boys, and after a short period of baby formula, our pediatrician prescribed Nestl\u00e9 NIDO\u00ae<\/sup> Kinder 1+. Later we switched to Nestl\u00e9 NIDO\u00ae <\/sup>Full Cream Fortified Milk, commonly known as NIDO Fortificada. <\/em>Up until now!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Later we switched to Nestl\u00e9 NIDO\u00ae <\/sup>Full Cream Fortified Milk, commonly known as NIDO Fortificada. <\/em>Up until now! Being the mother of two teenagers, NIDO<\/em> remains a staple in my kitchen as the dry whole milk for my whole family, and it\u2019s also a great source of vitamins A, C, D, Calcium, and Zinc!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A beloved treat and a Venezuelan tradition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Back to my papitas de leche<\/em>. Originally from the Venezuelan Andean region, these milk truffles are hard to resist. They are part of any important Venezuelan celebration, including baby showers, baptisms, birthdays, first communions, bar mitzvahs, graduations, and weddings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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No sweet or dessert table is missing these petit fours on special occasions. The reason? They are to die for! These so delicious\u00a0bolitas de leche\u00a0<\/em>(little milk balls) are not served as a dessert but more as a\u00a0petit four.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, you don\u2019t need a special occasion to enjoy them. In Caracas, where I was born and raised, my mom used to buy\u00a0papitas de leche<\/em>\u00a0and give them to my sister and me as a special treat after school. I loved not only the sweetness but the aroma and flavor infused by the\u00a0clavo de olor<\/em>\u00a0(whole clove) inserted on each truffle,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More than a traditional Venezuelan dessert, these milk truffles are little pieces of heaven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to make Papitas de Leche<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In my extended family, my cousin Adriana is the p<\/em>apitas de leche<\/em> queen. Sometimes, depending on the occasion, she uses food coloring, and they look so pretty. The recipe that I\u2019m sharing today is hers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make these truffles, traditionally combine the dry ingredients, add the sweetened condensed milk, and mix with a wooden spoon until a thick, homogeneous paste is formed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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However, I saved time and energy by mixing the dry ingredients in the bowl of a standing electric mixer. Then, with the kneading blade, I kneaded the dry mixture with the sweetened condensed milk until a firm but malleable dough was formed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To make the papitas<\/em>, I divided the dough into 36 pieces, each weighing 20 grams, and formed an equal number of little balls with my hands. Once the balls were made, I dusted my hands with confectioner\u2019s sugar to give the truffles their matte appearance. The final touch is inserting a clove on each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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More milk-based yummy Venezuelan recipes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Are you into milk-based recipes? The Venezuelan repertoire is as extensive as delicious. Following is my list of traditional Venezuelan desserts and other recipes that you won’t want to miss:<\/p>\n\n\n\n