Tag: Mexican sweets

• Mexican Cuisines December 14, 2024

Tres Leches Cake is a traditional Mexican dessert that is a rich, moist cake soaked in a mixture of three types of milk: evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk (or heavy cream). This cake is known for its incredibly soft and moist texture, which comes from the milk mixture that soaks into the...

• Mexican Cuisines December 14, 2024

Pan de Muerto (literally “bread of the dead”) is a traditional Mexican sweet bread that is prepared and enjoyed during Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a celebration that honors deceased loved ones. This iconic bread is often shaped in a round form with decorative motifs representing bones or skulls, symbolizing the cycle...

• Mexican Cuisines December 14, 2024

Flan is a popular Mexican dessert known for its creamy, smooth texture and rich caramel flavor. It is a type of custard that is typically made with eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla, then baked in a water bath and topped with a golden caramel sauce. Flan is often served chilled and is a staple dessert...

• Mexican Cuisines December 14, 2024

Capirotada is a traditional Mexican dessert, often enjoyed during Lent and Easter, although it can be made year-round. It’s a type of bread pudding made with layers of toasted bread, syrup, and various ingredients like fruits, nuts, and cheese. The dish has deep cultural and religious significance, symbolizing the passion of Christ, with the bread...