Spanish Sweets – Some Of The Very Best Spanish Desserts

Spanish desserts are really amazing and evidently there is a sweet shop in every corner in Spain. Passing by, you will see a a number of beautiful, mouth-watering varieties of desserts.. Combined with the aroma as you walk by, it is tough not to step in for a better look and taste. In addition to splendid pastries, there are lots of classic or conventional Spanish desserts, so this list contains some of very loved desserts in Spain.

Mantecados – Traditional Spanish Crumble Cakes Say “mantecados” to a Spaniard and observe their eyes widen remembering those royal crumbly cookies they feast on at Christmas. They are a true favorite. And, no wonder – they are so soft, they’ll literally melt in your mouth. Light, with a fine anise essence, words cannot do them justice. You will need to personally make 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 a very old, traditional dessert of Moorish (Arabic) origin. This Nougat or Spanish Almond Candy is a traditional Christmas delicacy in Spain. Made largely from honey and almonds, it comes in a large range of textures and flavors.

Flan – Custard with Caramel Sauce Egg flavored Vanilla custard with a generous sprinkling of caramel sauce is greatly well-liked in Spain and no one must miss this in my opinion.

Catalan Cream – Crema Catalana Catalan Cream or Crema Catalana is the Catalan variety of the creamy and soft “crme brule.” It is also known as Spanish Fritters or “Crema de Sant Joseph”, traditionally prepared on March 19th, St. Joseph’s Day. (St. Joseph’s Day is Father’s Day in Spain and other Catholic countries.)

Polvorones – Almond Cookies Classy and flaky, these traditional “polvorones” is a scrumptious cookie, especially famous in the Christmas season. As the name implies, they’re “dusty” – very rich and virtually melt in your mouth!

Churros – Spanish Fritters “Churros” are fritters that seem like large French fries, but taste nothing like one. The best way to explain them is to say that they are the Spanish equal of doughnuts. Instead of a ring like a doughnut, “churros” are lengthy and upright and generally have ridges. They’re sliced into lengths and topped with honey or sugar. Served with thick hot chocolate, they’re certainly a preferred late-night Spanish dessert or even breakfast!

For additional information and videos on the different spanish dessert recipes please go to Spanish Desserts. You might also want to take a look at some of the popular Spanish Recipes