Nearly everyone loves enchiladas, tacos and burritos, but very few people have ever tried Mexican desserts. Mexican cuisine has so much to offer when it comes to appeasing your sweet tooth. Take some time to discover the tempting treats that Mexico has to offer you and your family. You will not regret it.
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 a delicious Mexican dessert that you will love. An empanada is a fried pastry filled with a sweet filling made of cream, fruit, or pumpkin. In the US, you will most likely find them filled with cherries or apples. In Mexico, some regions make empanadas that are savory, like Cornish pasties. They are filled with meat or eggs and used as a light meal.
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.
Sapotes are a fruit that grows in Mexico. It is very difficult to find them anywhere else. This fruit is used to make a delicious dessert called sapotes dulces. Sapotes taste like a combination of coconut and vanilla. The fruit is mixed with rum, sugar, and orange juice. It is chilled before serving.
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.
Pick out a Mexican food recipe that appeals to you to try at home. Do not overlook these delicious desserts! You can find many recipes online that will help you prepare these delectable treats. Give your family a taste of international cuisine for dessert!
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.
