Teja (confectionery)

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Place of originPeru
Region or stateIca Region
Main ingredientsManjar blanco, dried fruits or nuts
Teja
Teja cut in half showing filling: manjar blanco and candied lemon rind
TypeConfectionery
Place of originPeru
Region or stateIca Region
Main ingredientsManjar blanco, dried fruits or nuts
VariationsChocotejas
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A teja (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈtexa]) is a dumpling-shaped confection from the Ica Region of Peru. It contains manjar blanco filling (similar to dulce de leche) and either dried fruits or nuts. The exterior is usually a sugar-based fondant-like shell,[1] but there also exists chocolate versions too (known by the blend chocotejas).[2]

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