Misplaced Pages

List of Argentine sweets and desserts: Difference between revisions

Article snapshot taken from Wikipedia with creative commons attribution-sharealike license. Give it a read and then ask your questions in the chat. We can research this topic together.
Browse history interactively← Previous editContent deleted Content addedVisualWikitext
Revision as of 22:00, 5 November 2016 edit104.35.174.64 (talk)No edit summary← Previous edit Latest revision as of 05:03, 27 December 2024 edit undoBleff (talk | contribs)Extended confirmed users24,190 editsNo edit summary 
(29 intermediate revisions by 21 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Short description|None}}
♯abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxy&z{{Argentine cuisine}} {{Argentine cuisine}}
{{Expand list|date=December 2012}} {{Expand list|date=December 2012}}
This is a '''list of sweets and desserts found in ]'''. This is a '''list of sweets and desserts found in ]'''.


⚫ {| class="wikitable sortable" style="width75%;"
⚫ ==Argentine sweets and desserts==
⚫ {| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
!Name !Name
!Image !Image
Line 13: Line 13:
|] |]
|]s, dulce de leche, chocolate |]s, dulce de leche, chocolate
|Its basic form consists of two round, sweet biscuits joined together with mousse, dulce de leche or jam, and coated with black or white chocolate (many alfajores are sold in "black" and "white" flavours) or simply covered with powdered sugar. Other varieties include different elements in the preparation of the biscuits, such as peanuts; they also vary the filling and coating and even add a third biscuit (alfajor triple). |Its basic form consists of two round, sweet biscuits joined with mousse, ] or jam, and coated with black or white chocolate (many alfajores are sold in "black" and "white" flavours) or simply covered with powdered sugar. Other varieties include different elements in the preparation of the biscuits, such as peanuts; they also vary the filling and coating and even add a third biscuit (alfajor triple).
|- |-
|''Alfajor de maicena'' |''Alfajor de maicena''
|] |]
|Corn starch biscuit, dulce de leche, grated coconut |Corn starch biscuit, dulce de leche, grated coconut
|Popular at birthdays and gatherings. They consist of two round corn starch (''maicena'') biscuits joined together with dulce de leche, which is then coated with grated coconut. |Popular as ] at birthdays and gatherings. They consist of two round corn starch (''maicena'') biscuits joined with dulce de leche, which is then coated with grated coconut.
|- |-
|''Arroz con leche'' |''Arroz con leche''
Line 25: Line 25:
|A ] dessert made to Spanish and Portuguese recipes; popular flavourings include ], ], and raisins. Dulce de leche is sometimes added. |A ] dessert made to Spanish and Portuguese recipes; popular flavourings include ], ], and raisins. Dulce de leche is sometimes added.
|- |-
|Balcarce |Balcarce dessert
⚫ |]
|
|], ], ], ] |], ], ], ]
|Named after ], it is a traditional dessert consisting of ], ], dulce de leche, ], grated coconut, and other ingredients depending on the variety of the dessert |Named after ], it is a traditional dessert consisting of ], ], dulce de leche, ], ], nuts, grated coconut, and other ingredients depending on the variety of the dessert<ref>{{Cite web |title=Postre Balcarce, degustación obligatoria |url=https://www.welcomeargentina.com/balcarce/postre-elaborado.html |access-date=2023-02-03 |website=Welcome Argentina |language=es}}</ref>
|- |-
|] (''budín de pan'') |] (''budín de pan'')
Line 35: Line 35:
|A bread-based ]. It is usually made using ] (usually left-over) ], and some combination of ingredients like ], ], ], ], and spices such as ], ] or ]. The bread is soaked in the liquids, mixed with the other ingredients, and baked. |A bread-based ]. It is usually made using ] (usually left-over) ], and some combination of ingredients like ], ], ], ], and spices such as ], ] or ]. The bread is soaked in the liquids, mixed with the other ingredients, and baked.
|- |-
|Chocotorta |]
| |
]
|Chocolate cookies (Chocolinas brand), ], dulce de leche, milk |Chocolate cookies (Chocolinas brand), ], dulce de leche, milk
|Portmanteau of "''Chocolinas''" (a brand of chocolate cookies) and "''torta''" (cake). A popular cake made by dunking the cookies in milk, interspersed with layers of dulce de leche and cream cheese mixed together, so that the layer of embedded cookies are in the base and top of the cake. |Portmanteau of "''Chocolinas''" (a brand of chocolate cookies) and "''torta''" (cake). A popular cake made by dunking the cookies in milk, interspersed with layers of dulce de leche and cream cheese mixed together, so that the layer of embedded cookies are in the base and top of the cake.
Line 44: Line 45:
|Flour, egg yolks, sugar, dulce de leche, ] |Flour, egg yolks, sugar, dulce de leche, ]
|Traditionally from ], they are an alfajor-like snack consisting of a thin and crispy mass and dulce de leche filling; coated with glaze. |Traditionally from ], they are an alfajor-like snack consisting of a thin and crispy mass and dulce de leche filling; coated with glaze.
|
|- |-
|Cubanitos |Cubanitos
|]
|
|], dulce de leche, chocolate |], dulce de leche, chocolate
|Chocolate covered biscuit rolls filled with dulce de leche, with a shape that resembles a ]. |Chocolate covered biscuit rolls filled with dulce de leche, with a shape that resembles a ].
Line 59: Line 59:
|] |]
|Milk, sugar |Milk, sugar
|A ] prepared by slowly heating sweetened milk to create a product that derives its taste from the ]isation of the product, changing flavor and color. Literally translated, it means "] of ]" or "candy of milk", "milk candy", or "milk jam". It is used to flavour candies or other sweet foods, such as cakes, ]s, alfajores, ], and is also a popular spread on ] and ]. |A ] prepared by slowly heating sweetened milk to create a product that derives its taste from the ]isation of the product, changing flavor and color. Literally translated, it means "] of ]" or "candy of milk", "milk candy", or "milk jam". It is used to flavour candies or other sweet foods, such as cakes, ]s, alfajores, ], and is also a popular spread on ] and ].
|- |-
|] |]
|] |]
|] |]
|Dulce de membrillo is made of quince fruit, sugar and water, cooked over a slow fire. It is sweet and mildly tart, and similar in consistency, flavor and use to guava cheese or ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uktv.co.uk/food/ingredient/aid/511490|title=Membrillo - Ingredients - Discover - Good Food Channel|publisher=|accessdate=17 October 2016}}</ref> It is sold in squares or blocks, then cut into thin slices and spread over toasted bread or sandwiches, plain or with cheese, often served for breakfast or as a snack, with ] cheese or ]. It is very often used to stuff pastries. |Dulce de membrillo is made of quince fruit, sugar and water, cooked over a slow fire. It is sweet and mildly tart, and similar in consistency, flavor and use to guava cheese or ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uktv.co.uk/food/ingredient/aid/511490|title=Membrillo - Ingredients - Discover - Good Food Channel|access-date=17 October 2016}}</ref> It is sold in squares or blocks, then cut into thin slices and spread over toasted bread or sandwiches, plain or with cheese, often served for breakfast or as a snack, with ] cheese or ]. It is very often used to stuff pastries.
|- |-
|] |]
|]
|
|Eggs, Milk, Sugar |Eggs, Milk, Sugar
|A very often eaten dessert. It is cooked with caramel in a ]. It is often served with ''dulce de leche'', cream or both. |A very often eaten dessert. It is cooked with caramel in a ]. It is often served with ''dulce de leche'', cream or both.
Line 91: Line 91:
|A dulce de membrillo ] with a lattice-style crust. Pastafrolas can also be filled with dulce de batata, ] jelly or dulce de leche. |A dulce de membrillo ] with a lattice-style crust. Pastafrolas can also be filled with dulce de batata, ] jelly or dulce de leche.
|- |-
|Pastelitos criollos |]
|] |]
|Flour, butter, sugar, dulce de membrillo |Flour, butter, sugar, dulce de membrillo
Line 109: Line 109:
|] |]
|], dulce de leche, ] |], dulce de leche, ]
|A popular cake that is the Argentine variant of the French pastry '']''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/luciana-uchi-davidzon/remembering-home-how-to-m_b_1144022.html|title=Remembering Home: How To Make Argentine Rogel|last1=Uchi Davidzon|first1=Lucila|last2= |first2= |date=13 December 2011 |website= |publisher='']''|accessdate=10 November 2014}}</ref> It consists of various layers of ] alternating with layers of dulce de leche and a top glazed with ]. Rogel is considered a classic, and a ] favourite.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.argentinaindependent.com/life-style/food-drink/top-5-argentine-desserts/|title=Top 5 Argentine Desserts|last1=Hummel|first1=Sabrina|last2= |first2= |date=1 May 2013|website= |publisher=The Argentina Independent|accessdate=10 November 2014}}</ref> |A popular cake that is the Argentine variant of the French pastry '']''.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/luciana-uchi-davidzon/remembering-home-how-to-m_b_1144022.html|title=Remembering Home: How To Make Argentine Rogel|last1=Uchi Davidzon|first1=Lucila|date=13 December 2011 |work=]|access-date=10 November 2014}}</ref> It consists of various layers of ] alternating with layers of dulce de leche and a top glazed with ]. Rogel is considered a classic, and a ] favourite.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.argentinaindependent.com/life-style/food-drink/top-5-argentine-desserts/|title=Top 5 Argentine Desserts|last1=Hummel|first1=Sabrina|date=1 May 2013|publisher=The Argentina Independent|access-date=10 November 2014}}</ref>
|- |-
|Tortas fritas |Tortas fritas
|] |]
|Flour, ], eggs, water, oil |Flour, ], eggs, water, oil
|] dusted with sugar. Of German origin, they were brought to Argentina mainly by the Spanish and Arabs. It's traditionally accompanied with the consumption of ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mitiempo.pe/manjares-y-bebidas/postres/7766/cachanga-o-torta-frita|title=Cachanga o Torta Frita|last1=|first1=|last2= |first2= |date=12 September 2014|website= |publisher=mitiempo.pe|accessdate=10 November 2014}}</ref> |] dusted with sugar. Of German origin, they were brought to Argentina mainly by the Spanish and Arabs. It's traditionally accompanied with the consumption of ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mitiempo.pe/manjares-y-bebidas/postres/7766/cachanga-o-torta-frita|title=Cachanga o Torta Frita|date=12 September 2014|publisher=mitiempo.pe|access-date=10 November 2014}}</ref>
|-
|]s (''vainillas'')
⚫ |]
|Sponge cake (egg whites, egg yolks, sugar, flour), powdered sugar
|Low density, dry, egg-based and sweet ] roughly shaped like a large finger. As they are usually scented with vanilla extract, in Argentina they are known as ''vainillas''. A popular ] biscuit.
|- |-
|] (''sambayón'') |] (''sambayón'')
Line 132: Line 127:


== References == == References ==
{{reflist|30em}} {{reflist}}


==External links== ==External links==
Line 140: Line 135:
{{Lists of prepared foods}} {{Lists of prepared foods}}


⚫ {{DEFAULTSORT:Argentine sweets and desserts}}
] ]
] ]

Latest revision as of 05:03, 27 December 2024

Part of a series on
Argentine cuisine
Regional cuisines
Ingredients and types of food
See also
This list is incomplete; you can help by adding missing items. (December 2012)

This is a list of sweets and desserts found in Argentine cuisine.

Name Image Main ingredients Description
Alfajor Biscuits, dulce de leche, chocolate Its basic form consists of two round, sweet biscuits joined with mousse, dulce de leche or jam, and coated with black or white chocolate (many alfajores are sold in "black" and "white" flavours) or simply covered with powdered sugar. Other varieties include different elements in the preparation of the biscuits, such as peanuts; they also vary the filling and coating and even add a third biscuit (alfajor triple).
Alfajor de maicena Corn starch biscuit, dulce de leche, grated coconut Popular as snacks at birthdays and gatherings. They consist of two round corn starch (maicena) biscuits joined with dulce de leche, which is then coated with grated coconut.
Arroz con leche Rice, milk, sugar A rice pudding dessert made to Spanish and Portuguese recipes; popular flavourings include anise seed, star anise, and raisins. Dulce de leche is sometimes added.
Balcarce dessert Sponge cake, dulce de leche, meringue, crème Chantilly Named after its city of origin, it is a traditional dessert consisting of sponge cake, meringue, dulce de leche, crème Chantilly, Praline, nuts, grated coconut, and other ingredients depending on the variety of the dessert
Bread pudding (budín de pan) Usually stale bread; combination of milk, eggs, butter, sugar A bread-based dessert. It is usually made using stale (usually left-over) bread, and some combination of ingredients like milk, egg, sugar, dried fruit, and spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg or vanilla. The bread is soaked in the liquids, mixed with the other ingredients, and baked.
Chocotorta

Chocolate cookies (Chocolinas brand), cream cheese, dulce de leche, milk Portmanteau of "Chocolinas" (a brand of chocolate cookies) and "torta" (cake). A popular cake made by dunking the cookies in milk, interspersed with layers of dulce de leche and cream cheese mixed together, so that the layer of embedded cookies are in the base and top of the cake.
Colaciones Flour, egg yolks, sugar, dulce de leche, glaze Traditionally from Córdoba Province, they are an alfajor-like snack consisting of a thin and crispy mass and dulce de leche filling; coated with glaze.
Cubanitos Biscuit roll, dulce de leche, chocolate Chocolate covered biscuit rolls filled with dulce de leche, with a shape that resembles a cigar.
Dulce de batata Sweet potatoes A traditional dessert made of sweet potatoes. It is a sweet jelly, which resembles a marmalade because of its hard texture. It is often eaten with cheese, queso (Queso y Dulce). In some of the commercial versions of the food, chocolate is added to it.
Dulce de leche Milk, sugar A confection prepared by slowly heating sweetened milk to create a product that derives its taste from the caramelisation of the product, changing flavor and color. Literally translated, it means "candy of milk" or "candy of milk", "milk candy", or "milk jam". It is used to flavour candies or other sweet foods, such as cakes, churros, alfajores, ice cream, and is also a popular spread on pancakes and toast.
Dulce de membrillo Quince Dulce de membrillo is made of quince fruit, sugar and water, cooked over a slow fire. It is sweet and mildly tart, and similar in consistency, flavor and use to guava cheese or guava paste. It is sold in squares or blocks, then cut into thin slices and spread over toasted bread or sandwiches, plain or with cheese, often served for breakfast or as a snack, with manchego cheese or mató cheese. It is very often used to stuff pastries.
Flan Eggs, Milk, Sugar A very often eaten dessert. It is cooked with caramel in a Bain-marie. It is often served with dulce de leche, cream or both.
Garrapiñadas Peanuts, vanilla, caramel A local street food which is made of peanuts, vanilla and sugar caramel, and sold in small bags in the shape of tubes.
Ladyfingers (vainillas) Sponge cake (egg whites, egg yolks, sugar, flour), powdered sugar Low density, dry, egg-based and sweet sponge biscuits roughly shaped like a large finger. As they are usually scented with vanilla extract, in Argentina they are known as vainillas. A popular tea biscuit.
Panqueques (Crêpes) Flour, milk, eggs A type of crêpe usually rolled and filled with dulce de leche.
Pastafrola Flour, butter, sugar, eggs, dulce de membrillo A dulce de membrillo pie with a lattice-style crust. Pastafrolas can also be filled with dulce de batata, guava jelly or dulce de leche.
Pastelitos criollos Flour, butter, sugar, dulce de membrillo Fried puff pastry commonly filled with dulce de membrillo, although dulce de batata is sometimes used. Traditionally eaten on Veinticinco de Mayo.
Pionono Flour, eggs, sugar; dulce de leche, fruits or chantilly cream Piononos are prepared using a dough made of flour, eggs, and sugar, which is baked in a thin sheet then rolled around a filling of dulce de leche sometimes with walnuts, or fruits like strawberries with chantilly cream
Postre vigilante/Queso y dulce Cheese; dulce de membrillo, dulce de batata or dulce de guayaba Typical dessert that consists of one or more slices of cheese, accompanied by dulce de batata, dulce de membrillo, dulce de guayaba, among other variants.
Rogel Puff pastry, dulce de leche, meringue A popular cake that is the Argentine variant of the French pastry mille-feuille. It consists of various layers of puff pastry alternating with layers of dulce de leche and a top glazed with meringue. Rogel is considered a classic, and a wedding cake favourite.
Tortas fritas Flour, animal fat, eggs, water, oil Fried dough dusted with sugar. Of German origin, they were brought to Argentina mainly by the Spanish and Arabs. It's traditionally accompanied with the consumption of mate.
Zabaione (sambayón) Egg yolks, sugar, a sweet wine An Italian dessert, or sometimes a beverage, made with egg yolks, sugar, and a sweet wine (usually Marsala wine, but in the original formula Moscato d'Asti). The dessert version is a light custard, whipped to incorporate a large amount of air. The dessert is popular in Argentina and Uruguay, where it is known as sambayón. It is a popular ice cream flavour in Argentina's ice-cream shops.

See also

Portals:

References

  1. "Postre Balcarce, degustación obligatoria". Welcome Argentina (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-02-03.
  2. "Membrillo - Ingredients - Discover - Good Food Channel". Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  3. Uchi Davidzon, Lucila (13 December 2011). "Remembering Home: How To Make Argentine Rogel". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
  4. Hummel, Sabrina (1 May 2013). "Top 5 Argentine Desserts". The Argentina Independent. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
  5. "Cachanga o Torta Frita". mitiempo.pe. 12 September 2014. Retrieved 10 November 2014.

External links

Desserts
List of desserts
Types Various desserts
By region
See also
Lists of prepared foods
Dishes
by origin
Africa
North America
South America
Asia
Europe
Oceania
Caribbean
Misc./other
By type
and origin
Breads
Cheeses
Condiments
Desserts
and sweets
Soups and stews
Snack foods
Misc.
By type
By cooking style
By preparation
style
Breads, grains
and seeds
Dairy-based
Fruits and
vegetables
Fish and
seafood
Meat-based
Soups and stews
Sweets
Misc.
Categories: