Welcome to this new chapter of Paulina Cocina . In today's blog, we'll talk about the most classic Mexican sweets . Mexican sweets are a delicacy that has been part of Mexican culture for centuries. There are many typical Mexican sweets, each with its own distinctive flavor and history.
Below, we present some of the most popular and traditional sweets from Mexico .
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Typical Mexican sweets
When we talk about typical Mexican sweets, we are including a wide variety of options, from traditional and spicy , to sweets made with exotic fruits such as tamarind and chili .
The most classic are three:
- Spicy Mexican Sweets: These combine sweet flavor with a touch of spice , creating a unique and delicious combination.
- Mexican Tamarind Candies: Tamarind is an exotic fruit with a tangy yet sweet flavor . Tamarind candies are very popular in Mexico and can be found in many forms, from popsicles to small, paper-wrapped candies.
- Mexican Chili Sweets: Chili sweets are another spicy option that is very popular in Mexico. These sweets typically have an outer layer of sugar with a filling of chili and other spicy ingredients .
Traditional Mexican Sweets
In addition to the typical sweets mentioned above, Mexico has a long history of producing traditional sweets. Let's see which ones are the most sought after by people:
The oldest Mexican sweets
These classics are loved for their history.
Some of the oldest Mexican sweets include "alegría ," a sweet made with nuts and honey, and "ate ," a sweet made with fruit and honey. These are usually very sweet, with a crunchy or pasty consistency, depending on the type of preparation.
- The most traditional and ancient sweets have pre-Columbian roots and have been enjoyed for years, a custom that is enjoyed and shared from generation to generation.
Mexican artisan sweets
In addition to traditional sweets, Mexico also has a rich tradition of artisanal candies . These are typically handmade and can be found in many different shapes and flavors.
Artisanal sweets are generally sold at fairs, shops, and open-air markets, traditional in different regions of Mexico. They can also be found in specialty candy stores.
Some examples are:
- Cajeta : It is a very popular goat's milk sweet in Mexico, made with goat's milk, sugar and spices.
- Coconut : It is a sweet made with grated coconut, sugar and water, forming a paste that is then cut into pieces.
- Sweet Potato : This classic is prepared with cooked and ground sweet potato, mixed with sugar and cinnamon
- Pumpkin : It is cooked and ground pumpkin, mixed with sugar and spices.
- Palanqueta : It is a sweet made with sugar and almonds, it is a hard paste that is usually chewed.
People love them for their flavor and authenticity, and artisanal sweets are always a good choice for gifts or souvenirs.
It's important to mention that since these are artisanal sweets, they tend to have a shorter shelf life and also tend to be more expensive due to manual production and processing.
So, what are the typical Mexican sweets?
What is the most typical sweet in Mexico?
As we mentioned earlier, there are many different typical Mexican sweets. So it's hard to say which is the most typical Mexican sweet, since there are so many different, traditional, and very popular ones in the country.
However, some of the most popular and internationally recognized Mexican sweets are "cocadas," "churros," and "conchas ," which are sweet bread pastries filled with sugar and cinnamon.
There is also a wide variety of handmade Mexican sweets with a wide variety of ingredients and flavors.
List of Recipes for Typical Mexican Sweets
If you want to try some delicious traditional Mexican sweets at home, here's a list of 20 Mexican candy options:
- Churros: Churros Churros are very popular in Mexico and can be found at fairs, amusement parks, and almost anywhere sweets are sold.
- Tamarind Sweets: Tamarind sweets are candies made from the exotic fruit of the same name. Tamarind has a tangy yet sweet flavor and is used to make candies in a variety of forms, from lollipops to paper-wrapped candies.
- Joy: “Alegría” is a traditional sweet made with nuts and honey. It is said to have pre-Columbian roots and has been enjoyed by generations of Mexicans.
- Cocadas: This sweet is made with grated ripe coconut, water, fresh milk, cinnamon and sugar.
- Ates: These are traditional sweets made with fruit and honey. Like "alegría," they are said to have pre-Columbian roots and have been enjoyed for generations.
- Pepitorias: Pepitorias are sweets made with ground walnuts and almonds and coated with sugar. They have a delicious, crunchy consistency.
- Marzipan: Marzipan is a sweet made with ground almonds and sugar. It has a paste-like consistency and is usually very sweet.
- Glorias: Glorias are sweets made with ground almonds and coated with sugar and chili. They have a sweet and spicy flavor.
- Chilean Sweets: Chilean sweets are spicy candies made with an outer layer of sugar, a chili filling, and other spicy ingredients. They are very popular in Mexico and can be found in many forms, from paper-wrapped candies to lollipops and more.
- Conchas: Conchas are a sweet bread dessert that resembles a seashell. They're made with sweet bread dough and filled with sugar and cinnamon before being baked. Conchas are very popular in Mexico and can be found in almost any bakery or pastry shop in the country.
- Tarugos: Tarugos are sweets made with shredded coconut and sugar, wrapped in colorful paper. They have a solid consistency and a sweet, tropical flavor.
- Borrachitos: These are sweets made by combining cornstarch, fruit and some liquor such as eggnog.
- Sweet Potatoes: Sweet potatoes are sweet potatoes made from cooked sweet potatoes coated with sugar and cinnamon. They have a soft consistency and a sweet, medium-spicy flavor.
- Palanquetas: Palanquetas are sweets made with ground almonds and coated with sugar. They have a crunchy consistency and are very sweet.
- Quince Paste: Quince paste is a sweet made with fruit and honey. It has a paste-like consistency and a sweet, fruity flavor.
- Milk Macaroni : Milk macaroni is made with a specific technique based on milk, sugar and flour.
- Milk Cajeta: Milk cajeta is a sauce made with milk and caramelized sugar. It's used to fill cakes or can be eaten on its own.
- Orange peels: Orange peels are candies made from orange peel and sugar. They have a crunchy consistency and a sweet orange flavor.
- Guava Rolls: These are made with guava and flour. They have a soft consistency and a delicious fruity flavor.
- Glorias: Glorias are sweets made with ground almonds and coated with sugar and chili. They have a sweet and spicy flavor and are very popular in Mexico.
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