List of Spanish desserts

List of Spanish desserts is a compilation of various traditional and popular desserts originating from Spain. Spanish cuisine is rich and diverse, and its desserts are no exception. They range from simple pastries to elaborate confections, often featuring ingredients like almonds, honey, and citrus fruits.

Traditional Spanish Desserts

Flan is a classic Spanish dessert, a type of custard dessert made with eggs, sugar, and milk, often flavored with vanilla and topped with caramel sauce.

Churros are a popular Spanish dessert, typically enjoyed for breakfast. They are deep-fried dough pastries, often served with a cup of thick hot chocolate for dipping.

Tarta de Santiago is a traditional almond cake from the region of Galicia. It is typically decorated with the cross of Saint James, from which it gets its name.

Turron is a nougat-like confection, typically made of honey, sugar, and egg white, with toasted almonds or other nuts. It is a traditional Christmas dessert in Spain.

Polvorones are a type of shortbread cookie, traditionally made with lard and flavored with cinnamon and almonds. They are particularly popular during the Christmas season.

Leche Frita or "fried milk" is a dessert made by cooking flour with milk and sugar until it thickens into a dough which is then fried.

Arroz con Leche is the Spanish version of rice pudding, made with rice, sugar, and milk, and often flavored with cinnamon and lemon zest.

Regional Spanish Desserts

Spain's diverse regions each have their own unique desserts. For example, the Basque Country is known for its Goxua, a layered dessert with sponge cake, whipped cream, and caramelized sugar. In Catalonia, Crema Catalana is a popular dessert, similar to crème brûlée.

See Also

• Spanish cuisine
• List of desserts
• List of Spanish dishes