Everyone enjoys tacos, burritos and enchiladas, but have you ever tried any Mexican desserts? This nation’s cuisine offers many wonderfully sweet choices to sink your teeth into with the same gusto you go after those tamales. Take a look at some of the tempting treats that are common south of the border.

 

One of the most popular Mexican desserts in Mexico is a custard known as flan. This rich egg custard is served individually or in slices. They are topped with a delicious golden caramel sauce. Usually they are flavored with vanilla, but you can also sometimes get them in such flavors as coconut, lemon and other tropical fruits.

 

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.

 

Chocolate originated in Mexico. It was used to make a bitter drink for Aztec royalty when the Conquistadors arrived. Chocolate was revered not only as a food, but as money. The Aztecs also enjoyed chocolate drinks made with seeds, nuts, and honey. Today, Mexicans enjoy a champurrado, which is a chocolate drink often taken at breakfast time. This warm, thick beverage is sold by street vendors or served with dessert.

 

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.

 

Mexico is full of wonderful baked goods. All sorts of cakes, cookies, and sweet rolls are happy to vie for your attention. If you have a Mexican section at your grocery store, you may see some of these items from time to time. Some are made especially for festivals, like the sugar skulls made for the Day of the Dead. Others are enjoyed year round. Do not be afraid to sample some if you are lucky enough 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?

 

It is a great thing to share new recipes. You may find that a new favorite has been discovered, or perhaps you will find the perfect dessert for a special occasion. Do not be frightened to try a new dessert recipe. You may learn new skills and cooking concepts that will help you will all sorts of things in the kitchen.

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