Colombian DessertsColombian desserts come in different sizes and flavors and, as you may imagine they’re all sweet. Some are unique to the region while others are popular in different parts of the world thanks to their foreign origins like Flan. Thanks to the country’s agriculture products, most dishes take advantage of what’s available, therefore making it difficult but not impossible to anyone away from Colombia to recreate any of these desserts recipes. ArequipeAlso known as dulce de leche, arequipe is creamy and has a caramel flavor which makes obleas a sweet treat. In Colombia you will find vendors on the streets selling single two slices of obleas with arequipe in between, making them look like an arequipe sandwich while others dip fruit and cookies into it, drizzle it over ice cream or just enjoy it all by itself.MeladoUsed in traditional Colombian Desserts, melado is syrup made with panela which derives from sugarcane and has a flavor similar to that of brown sugar. Panela itself is sold in blocks, has a lot of vitamins and is used to sweeten coffee, hot chocolate and to make panela water which, along with lime juice is used to help alleviate flu symptoms.FlanThis is a dessert that is usually prepared with eggs, milk and sugar and it is very popular in many different countries around the world. Among the desserts that give it its flavor are cinnamon, almonds, lemon, coconut, pineapple and more.Its name comes from the French word flan which means flat and it was very popular in the 7th century during the Christian traditional Lent period.Manjar BlancoUnlike other Colombian Recipes, manjar blanco is Christmas dish made out of milk, rice and sugar which are heated for a long time and is eaten along with natilla, another Colombian dish that resembles a flan or pudding. Both desserts can be found in stores throughout the year and are usually eaten with buñuelos and hojuelas.MazamorraAlso known as Peto, Mazamorra is very popular as a side dish to typical meals such as the Bandeja Paisa during lunch or with any other meals at dinner time. The dish is served in a large bowl and contains well cooked maize to which panela, sugar and milk are added, especially in Antioquia.Recipe varies across different Colombian Regions but, in can generally be served as a side dish or as a single snack. BocadillosAmong all Colombian desserts, this is the simplest one as it is just Guava Paste that is eaten as snacks (Bocadillo is Spanish for Snack). You can easily find it in stores in the shape of candies or as packaged paste or you can make it yourself and serve it with diced queso fresco, a sweet and salty combination that many people really like.I personally love Bocadillos! Leche AsadaSimilar to Flan and Arrequipe, this milk based dessert is loved by many and “is a good way to get kids not to reject milk”. Baked milk can be given any shape or form with or without molds and can be easy to prepare by anyone while being careful not to burn the milk at any point.Return from Colombian Desserts to Colombian Food Return from Colombian Desserts to Colombia Travel guide New! CommentsHave your say about what you just read! Leave me a comment in the box below. |
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