Delicious Spanish Desserts
Spanish desserts are truly fantastic and evidently there is a sweet shop in every corner in Spain. Passing by, you will see a range of beautiful, delicious styles of sweets.. Combined with the aroma as you walk by, it is hard to not step in for a better look and taste. Along with fancy pastries, there are numerous classic or conventional Spanish desserts, so this list contains some of the most loved desserts in Spain.
Mantecados – Traditional Spanish Crumble Cakes Say “mantecados” to a Spaniard and observe their eyes broaden recollecting those royal crumbly cookies they feast on at Christmas. They really are a true favorite. And, no wonder – they are so tender, the can literally melt in your mouth. Light, with a soft anise essence, words do not do them justice. You will need to personally prepare them to find out why they’re a Spanish favorite and why no Spanish home is without “mantecados” at Christmas!
Turrn – Spanish Almond Candy Turrn is an ancient, conventional dessert of Moorish (Arabic) source. This Nougat or Spanish Almond Candy is a conventional Christmas treat in Spain. Prepared primarily from honey and almonds, it comes in a large range of flavors and textures.
Flan – Custard with Caramel Sauce Vanilla egg custard, topped with caramel sauce is one of the very popular desserts, served anywhere in Spain.
Catalan Cream – Crema Catalana “Crema Catalana” or Catalan Cream is the Catalan version of the buttery and delicate “crme brule.” It is also known as Spanish Fritters or “Crema de Sant Joseph”, traditionally baked on March 19th, St. Joseph’s Day. (St. Joseph’s Day is Father’s Day in Spain and other Catholic countries.)
Polvorones – Almond Cookies Rich and flaky, these conventional “polvorones” is a tasty cookie, particularly popular during the Christmas season. As the name implies, they’re “dusty” – very rich and practically melt in your mouth!
Churros – Spanish Fritters “Churros” are fritters that appear like big French fries, but taste very different. The best way to describe them is to say that they are the Spanish equal of doughnuts. Instead of a ring like a doughnut, “churros” are long and straight and typically have ridges. They’re diced into lengths and topped with honey or sugar. Served with thick hot chocolate, they are certainly a popular late-night Spanish dessert or even breakfast!
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