While everyone knows all about burritos, tacos and enchiladas, very few know much about Mexican desserts. Mexican cuisine offers so many delicious sweets that you will be hard pressed to decide on which one to try. Learn about some of the delicious treats you can sample from south of the border.
Flan is one of the most popular Mexican desserts in Mexico. It is a rich egg custard that is topped off with golden caramel. They are most commonly flavored with vanilla, but it is possible at times to find other flavors as well. Coconut, lemon and tropical fruit are flavors you may come across if you search.
Empanadas are very popular, both in the US and in Mexico. These light, crisp pastries are filled with delicious fillings like fruit, cream, or pumpkin. In the US, it is common to find them filled with cherries or apples. In some regions of Mexico, you can find savory empanadas, too. They are stuffed with a nice meat filling or an egg mixture. They make a nice light meal when you are busy.
Mexico introduced chocolate to the world. The Aztecs used chocolate as a food and as money. Hot chocolate was a bitter drink when the Aztecs shared it with the Conquistadors. It was a drink enjoyed by Aztec royalty. They also made chocolate drinks with nuts, honey, or seeds. Today, many Mexicans enjoy a chocolate breakfast drink known as champurrado. This warm, thick beverage can be purchased from street vendors. This drink is also served with dessert, especially churros.
One of the many unique fruits found in Mexico is the sapote. If you are fortunate enough to find sapotes outside of Mexico, be sure to take advantage of your luck. Sapotes are used to make a delicious dessert known as sapotes dulces. Sapotes taste like a mixture of coconut and vanilla. The fruit is mixed with orange juice, rum, and sugar to make a chilled dessert.
In addition, you cannot miss out on all the wonderful baked goods that hail from Mexico. They make all sorts of delicious cookies, cakes, and sweet rolls that will satisfy your sweet tooth for years to come! If you have a Mexican grocery near you, be sure and check out the goodies. Some desserts are made especially for certain celebrations, like the skulls made of sugar for the Day of the Dead. Other treats are enjoyed all year long. Jump right in and try some of these new treats if you happen to come across them.
If any of these treats sound scrumptious to you, try making them at home! Mexican food provides so many different culinary adventures that you do not want to miss a single one. Do a quick search online to find some terrific desserts you may want to try. Why not try something new for your family?
Once you have tried a few new desserts, your family will develop favorites of their own. You will learn which ones can be whipped up quickly and which will take some planning for a special occasion. You may end up learning new kitchen tricks, which can help you out with other recipes, too! Go ahead and jump right in. You will be amazed at how easy some of these wonderful desserts are to create.
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