Spanish Dessert Recipes
From golden churros dipped in chocolate to silky crema catalana, discover the sweets that define Spain’s rich dessert tradition.
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Spanish desserts reflect centuries of Moorish, Roman, and Catholic monastic influence, blending almonds, honey, citrus, and eggs into a tradition of custards, nougats, and fried pastries that varies by region, from Catalonia’s crema catalana to Galicia’s tarta de Santiago.
Churros
Golden strips of fried dough dusted with sugar and dunked in thick hot chocolate, churros are Spain’s most beloved sweet — a breakfast staple, afternoon merienda, and late-night treat sold from street carts and dedicated chocolaterías alike.
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A Guide to Spanish Desserts
Spanish desserts are custards, fried dough and almonds. Crema catalana is the burnt-sugar custard from Catalonia, natillas the softer everyday one, and leche frita a set custard that is breaded and fried. Churros and torrijas, Spain's take on French toast, are the fried side; tarta de Santiago, turrón and polvorones are the almond side.
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