Desserts & Sweets

Fresh berries on bite sized custard tarts. © Michelle Chaplow
Fresh berries on bite sized custard tarts.

Desserts and Sweets

Spanish desserts are typically not very sweet, just a little something to change the taste and end the meal, preferable with a cup of that wonderful coffee!

Andalusian desserts are a delightful blend of Moorish and Spanish culinary traditions, with iconic treats such as Mantecados de Estepa and Polvorones, sweet Manzanas Asadas (baked apples), delicate Roscos, and the vibrant flavors of Quince Jelly, especially in Quince Jelly Roscos Navideños (Christmas pastries), making this region a haven for dessert lovers.

 

 

The crumbly Christmas cookies collectively known as mantecados, which you will see in the months leading up to Christmas, individually wrapped and sold either by weight, or in a box, are made in a… More →

Normally you will see this on sale in pastlerías (cake shops) as well as in supermarkets and smaller and specialist food shops. They are usually sold individually wrapped in thin tissue paper.… More →

Spanish desserts are typically not very sweet, just a little something to change the taste and end the meal, preferable with a cup of that wonderful coffee!

Spanish sponge cake, known as "bizcocho," is a light, airy dessert that is always a winner in traditional Spanish cuisine. Infused with a touch of orange or lemon. Katie O'Neill shares the recipe… More →

Manzanas Asadas. Baked apples make an excellent dessert for many occasions due to their versatility, health benefits, and comforting flavor.

Many visitors to Spain have never seen a quince ( membrillo) fruit growing. The quince is a fragrant, yellow fruit that resembles a cross between an apple and a pear, Katie shares the recipe

Mix the egg, 4 tbsp olive oil, milk, anisette, sugar, and baking powder. Measure out the flour and add most of it, stirring well. Add just enough flour to form a dough that is not sticky. Finish… More →

Another Spanish favourite for meriendas (teatime) and a healthier alternative for those avoiding butter or magarine. Buy an individual serving size of lemon yogurt (two if you want to double the… More →

Kasper Nielsen and Andalucia's finest ingredients.

Roscos Navideños are an exclusive Andalusian specialty that is relished in homes across southern Spain during the Christmas season. You would be hard pressed to come by a recipe for this genuine… More →

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