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Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Delicious Spanish Desserts - Some Of The Popular Spanish Desserts

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By Rajiv Kapur

Spanish desserts are really amazing and it seems that there is a sweet shop in every corner in Spain. Passing by, you'll see a a number of beautiful, delicious varieties of desserts.. Combined with the aroma as you walk by, it is hard not to step in for a better look and taste. Besides fancy pastries, there are a lot classic or conventional Spanish desserts, so this list consists of some of very loved desserts in Spain.

Mantecados - Traditional Spanish Crumble Cakes Say "mantecados" to a Spaniard and watch their eyes expand remembering those rich crumbly cookies they eat at Christmas. They really are a real favorite. And, not surprisingly - they're so soft, they'll literally melt in your mouth. Light, with a fine anise flavor, words cannot do them justice. You will have to personally bake them to find out why they are a Spanish favorite and why no Spanish home is without "mantecados" during Christmas!

Turrn - Spanish Almond Candy Turrn is an ancient, traditional dessert of Moorish (Arabic) origin. This Nougat or Spanish Almond Candy is a customary Christmas delicacy in Spain. Made primarily from almonds and honey, it comes in a broad variety of flavors and textures.

Flan - Custard with Caramel Sauce Vanilla egg custard, topped with caramel sauce is one of the very popular desserts, served anywhere in Spain.

Catalan Cream - Crema Catalana "Crema Catalana" or Catalan Cream is the Catalan edition of the buttery and soft "crme brule." It is also known as Spanish Fritters or "Crema de Sant Joseph", historically baked 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 crumbly, these traditional "polvorones" is a delectable cookie, especially favored during the Christmas season. As the name suggests, they're "dusty" - very rich and basically melt in your mouth!

Churros - Spanish Fritters "Churros" are fritters that look like big French fries, but taste nothing like one. The best way to explain them is to say that they are the Spanish parallel of doughnuts. Instead of a ring like a doughnut, "churros" are lengthy and erect and usually have ridges. They are sliced into lengths and topped with sugar or honey. Served with thick hot chocolate, they're definitely a preferred late-night Spanish dessert or even breakfast! - 24553

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