Culinary World has a lot of flavors to choose from. We will shed some light on a unique cuisine that offers delicious treats for your sweet tooth. Hispanic Cuisine has many flavors and delicious dishes, but Spanish desserts are amazing.

There are a few desserts that are popular around the world. This article will introduce you to traditional Spanish desserts you may not have heard of or tried. Each dessert has a story behind it and a delicious recipe.

Let’s take a gastronomic trip to explore the signature Spanish desserts.

Bizcocho de Aceite (Spanish Sponge Cake)

The sponge cake is delicious because of its moistness, which melts in your mouth. Bizcocho, or Bizcocho in Spanish, is the Spanish name for sponge cake. The Spanish word for oil is Aceite. It is called that because it contains a lot of olive oil. Sometimes it is called Olive Oil cake.

This Spanish treat is made with olive oil, sugar, flour, and baking powder. The batter is enriched with a citrusy note by adding lemon zest.

It is one of Spain’s most popular desserts. However, it is believed to have originated from the Mediterranean. Olive oil was cheap and plentiful in ancient times. It was therefore used in many dishes, including this sponge cake.

Tarta de Santiago

The name of the cake is Cake of St. James. The cross on the top of the cake represents the Order of Santiago. Saint James is the patron saint of Spain and Galicia, where the cake was born.

This cake is one of the best Spanish desserts. It is sometimes called the Spanish almond cake since almonds are its main ingredient. It is also known as one of the quickest and easiest cakes. This is precisely what everyone wants when they make a dessert.

You will not have any trouble finding the ingredients for this cake. These ingredients are also common in most Spanish desserts. The almond extract and ground almonds give it a rich flavor. Also included are eggs, sugar, cinnamon, and orange, lemon, or lime zest.

Turron (or Torrone)

Torrone, a nougat-based dessert originating from the Mediterranean region but now a popular Spanish dessert, is a delicacy with traces of its Mediterranean origin. Turron may be Italian, but it’s a delicacy you must try.

This confection is a mix of almonds, nougat, and other nuts. This dessert is made primarily from honey, sugar, and egg whites. This cake is crunchy and has a nutty flavor that adds a sweet note.

Basque Burnt Cheesecake (Tarte de Queso)

Basque is the Spanish name for cheesecake. This dessert originated in Basque Country. It is one of Spain’s most popular desserts. This dessert is light and melts into your mouth. This dessert is rich in cream and creamy, with a flavor you can’t get enough of.

This cake is known as tartar queso, and its top is slightly burned. This heavenly cake is made with unsalted butter and flour, Philadelphia cream cheese, caster sugar, sour cream, eggs, vanilla extract, salt, and caster sugar. You should always stay within the baking time specified in the recipe. Otherwise, you will not get a fluffy Basque Cheesecake with an airy consistency.

Natillas de Leche (Spanish Custard)

Custard is one of the fluffiest, softest, and most delicious sweet treats. In Spanish Cuisine, it is a crucial ingredient, particularly in the preparation of Spanish desserts. The dish comprises egg yolks and milk with sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and vanilla. This dish is similar to flan (another Hispanic dessert), but it does not have caramel on top. This dish can be easily prepared in your home.

Let the milk boil first, but do just what is necessary. After boiling the milk:

  1. Let it rest for a few minutes, and blend it with vanilla and cinnamon to infuse the flavors.
  2. Beat the yolks well and then combine them with the milk.
  3. Keep stirring to avoid burning the custard or letting it thicken too much.

You want the custard to have a perfectly creamy texture that melts in your mouth.

Pantxineta

You have been warned about the importance of custard in Spanish desserts. If you do not like this dessert, feel free to skip it. Let’s cast a light on the famous Pantxineta. This is another Spanish sweet that was born in the Basque Country. The main ingredient is custard, mixed with the other elements to create a pastry cream pie.

Pantxineta is made of almonds, custard, and puff pastry. The pastry cream is encased in golden layers, giving the dessert a delicious taste. The dish is also topped off with roasted almonds, which adds a nutty flavor to the traditional dish.

Mix flour, sugar, and salt to make the pastry. After preparing the dough, mix the custard with cinnamon and milk in a pan on high heat. This will help the custard to have a smooth consistency instead of being flaky. Then, add the custard and coat the pastry with a beaten egg. Remember to sprinkle almonds over the top of your pie before you bake it.

Huesos de Santo (Saint’s Bones/Marzipan Treat)

It is a delicious treat that resembles sweet fingers. You can eat it to satisfy your sweet craving. This traditional Spanish dessert originated in Madrid and is famous throughout Spain. It’s rich sweetness and delicious taste is a testament to its popularity, despite the odd name.

This was a national dessert on All Saint’s Day when families would gather to visit graves and eat together. In some countries, this day is also Halloween. The Samhain festival is celebrated in Celtic culture. Let’s get back to the recipe.

Huesos de Santo is made from marzipan. The paste is made by grinding sugar and almonds together. After the pastry has cooled, you can roll it into a cylinder shape to look like bones. Then, heat some sugar with egg yolks and beat them together until they form a thick paste. This is the sauce that you will use to top your dessert. Squeeze the mixture into the hollows of the rolled-out pastry.

Flan de Queso (Spanish Flan)

This dessert is so popular that it has spread far beyond Spain’s borders. This delicious dessert is popular in many countries but under slightly different names or variations. In the end, all of them are almost the same dessert and use the same ingredients.

Flan is also known as creme caramel in countries other than Spain, such as Egypt and the Arab World. The Philippines is another place where it’s popular. Flan is made with whole milk, cream, condensed milk, eggs, and sugar. The flan has a custard-based base with a caramelized top. This dessert is rich in flavor and has a rich texture.

Polvoron (Spanish Shortbread)

Polvron is a traditional Spanish sweet that originated in Andalusia and is similar to some desserts from Arabic countries and the Philippines. Andalusia and the Philippines share much in common, including their culture and heritage.

Polvoron is similar to Ghoriba, a popular shortbread dessert in Egypt. The dessert is made from milk, flour, and sugar. This mixture gives the dessert a crumbly texture. The nuts make it seem better to some people, and that’s why they are included. The nuts add a pleasant nutty flavor, elevating this delicious treat to another level.