Desserts & Sweets

Sometimes there is no time to prepare a flan from scratch. If made from a flan mix, the texture is smooth and the taste is acceptable, but nothing compared to a home-made flan. Here are some easy ways for making a flan from a box taste richer, give it a special flavor, and improved texture.

Rich, creamy and cool, with a fresh lemon flavor, this dessert is the perfect no-cook dessert for summer. From start to finish, the recipe takes less than 10 minutes to prepare and uses only 3 ingredients. Chill for 1 hour and serve!

Convents in Spain were famous for the delicate sweets that were produced within its walls. Nun's Sighs or "Suspiros de Monja" is an example of these traditional desserts. They are golden and crispy on the outside and rich and creamy on the inside. A thick batter is prepared and spoonfuls are fried, then sprinkled with powdered sugar or candied fruit.

Turron is a very old, traditional sweet of Moorish (Arabic) origin. It has been a popular sweet for centuries, even outside Spain’s borders. It is said that the Moors invented turrón over 500 years ago in Jijona, a small town about 30 miles or so north of Alicante. Jijona’s economy is focused on the production of turrón and other sweets. There is even a museum of turrón that chronicles the…

Turrón - Spanish Almond Candy or Nougat is a traditional Christmas treat in Spain. Made primarily from almonds and honey, it comes in a wide variety of flavors.

Christmas time in Spain is heaven for those of you with a sweet tooth! Learn to prepare these Spanish Christmas desserts, found in almost every household: turrón, polvorones, mazapan and mantecados. You’re sure to have a ¡Felíz Navidad!

"Roscon de Reyes" is a traditional holiday dessert, served the night before or morning of “Reyes” or Epiphany, January 6th. It is a yeast dough sweet bread, decorated with candied fruit on top. It is tradition to hide a baby figurine wrapped in foil and a dry bean. You are the king of the party if you find the baby, and must pay for the cake if you find the bean.

Sweet potato mixed with ground almonds, lemon zest and anise make the filling for these delicious traditional Christmas treats from the Canary Islands. They are delicious when dusted with powdered sugar and eaten warm. Called "truchas" or trout because of their shape. This is an easy step-by-step recipe with photos.

Sweet potato mixed with ground almonds, lemon zest and anise make the filling for these delicious traditional Christmas treat from the Canary Islands. Baked or fried, they are delicious when dusted with powdered sugar and eaten warm. Called "truchas" or trout because of their shape.

Iced drinks called "granizados" are very popular in Spain during the hot summers. This "granizado" is made with espresso coffee combined with cocoa powder and brown sugar. It is easy to prepare and very refreshing as a snack or dessert on hot summer days.

"Turron Blando" (soft turron), the classic Spanish dessert is rich and creamy, made with crushed almonds and honey. Our easy dessert recipe combines turron with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce, topped with crushed "turron duro" (hard nougat turron), creating an irresistible dessert for warm weather. If you have soft turron left from Christmas, this is the perfect recipe to use it!

Light and fluffy and melt in your mouth, Spanish "bunuelos" or fritters are perfect for an afternoon snack or dessert. They are lightly fried, and dusted with powdered sugar and/or filled with pastry cream, egg custard or marmalade.

Spanish Almond Cream, called "Bienmesabe" in Spanish is made of ground almonds, a sugar syrup, cinnamon and lemon zest. A big, gooey spoonful turns vanilla ice cream into a divine Spanish dessert! "Bienmesabe" is an ancient dessert of Arabic origin and still a very popular dessert in the Canary Islands.

Spanish "pastelerias" or pastry shops are truly incredible and it seems that there is one on every corner. Passing by the window, you'll see a variety of beautiful, mouth-watering, hand-made pastries. Combined with the aroma as you walk by the door, it is hard not to step in for a closer look. In addition to fancy pastries, there are many classic or traditional Spanish desserts, but this list c…

"Churros" are simple fried pastries that look something like a big “French fry,” but taste nothing like one, of course. Fresh dough is squeezed through a pastry bag right into vats of hot oil. Once removed, they are cut into lengths and quickly sprinkled with sugar or drizzled with honey and eaten hot.

May is the month for strawberries, so strawberry desserts are very popular for Mother’s Day and for graduations. Our own creation, this strawberry dessert is not a traditional Spanish recipe, but combines elements found in many Spanish desserts – custard, whipped cream and fruit with a favorite - churros.

"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 equivalent of doughnuts. Instead of a ring like a doughnut, "churros" are long and straight and usually have ridges. They are cut into lengths and topped with sugar or honey. A Spanish breakfast...

“Panellets” are a traditional sweet from Cataluña, prepared for “Dia de Todos los Santos” or All Saints Day and served with moscatel or “cava,” Spanish sparkling wine. Made from equal parts ground almonds and sugar and decorated with pine nuts or flavored with chocolate, coffee or candied fruit.

Sorbet is a perfect end to a delicious meal. This sorbet made from Spanish red wine, flavored with cinnamon and lemon is a delightful way to cleanse and excite the palette at the same time. It is also a simple, easy-to-prepare recipe that can be made and stored ahead of time. Serve this at your next dinner party. It’s sure to impress your guests!

"Ensaimadas," the traditional sweet yeast bread of the island of Mallorca is a treat! This sweet bread is shaped in the form of a coil and sprinkled with a heavy coat of powdered sugar. It is enjoyed as a breakfast dunked in hot coffee with milk, or as an afternoon snack, or a dessert. They aren't difficult to make, but require a bit of...

Almonds are used in Spanish sauces, desserts and as a snack. A bowl of caramelized almonds can be served as a tapa or a dessert. Adding a touch of salt to the sweet coating can give that special touch. These caramelized almonds are so good that it's hard to just eat one...

Like other Mediterranean countries, iced drinks called "granizados" are very popular in Spain during the hot summers. This "granizado" is made with both lemon and orange peel and juices, making it a very cool and refreshing drink in the afternoon, or simple and elegant summer dessert.

A favorite Spanish dessert from the Madrid region, Bartolillos are small triangular tarts that are lightly fried and crunchy on the outside, with rich creamy filling on the inside. Bartolillos are a classic Spanish dessert, perfect for the mid-afternoon "merienda" (snack), a sweet breakfast treat, or a light dessert.

"Ensaimadas" are the traditional sweet bread from the island of Mallorca. The exact origin of this popular bread is debated, but is mostly assuredly from the Middle East. It is shaped in the form of a coil and sprinkled with a heavy coat of powdered sugar. "Ensaimadas" are enjoyed as a breakfast dunked in hot coffee, or as an afternoon snack, or...