Teja cut in half showing filling: manjar blanco and candied lemon rind
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| Type | Confectionery |
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| Place of origin | Peru |
| Region or state | Ica Region |
| Main ingredients | Manjar blanco, dried fruitsornuts |
| Variations | Chocotejas |
Ateja (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈtexa]) is a dumpling-shaped confection from the Ica RegionofPeru. It contains manjar blanco filling (similar to dulce de leche) and either dried fruitsornuts. 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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