10 Argentinian Must-Try Desserts
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- 19 May 2022
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If we look for a common denominator in Argentinian desserts, we discover that most of them have a star ingredient: dulce de leche. This is a sweet made from milk and sugar that is characteristically added to many of my country’s desserts.
Here, I list ten of the most typical desserts that you should try if you visit Argentina.
1. Dulce de Leche Pancakes
Argentinian pancakes are an adaptation of American pancakes, known in Spain as tortitas. What sets them apart is the recipe. The pancakes should be thinner than American ones but thicker than French crepes. In addition, the way they are served is also different: the pancakes are served rolled up as if they were cannelloni.
Of course, the most popular Argentinian pancake is the dulce de leche, and its recipes are many. It is a very popular dessert with children.
2. Balcarce Cake
The Balcarce cake is one of the most historical and typical Argentinian desserts. When it was created, it was known as “Imperial Dessert.”
Its creator was born in the city of Balcarce in the Buenos Aires province. For those who like car racing, it is the hometown of former Formula 1 World Number One, Juan Manuel Fangio.
The recipe was sold to a baker from Mar de Plata, who renamed this popular dessert “Balcarce cake” in honor of its creator. The cake is based on sponge cake, meringue and—unsurprisingly—dulce de leche, and this delicious cake is a must-try dessert when in Argentina.
3. Alfajores
It would be wrong not to include the renowned alfajores on this list. These consist of two cookies joined together by a dulce de leche filling.
Alfajores are eaten at all hours in Argentina and can be found in any store, from large supermarkets to newsstands. It is practically impossible to find a person who does not like alfajores, since these are found in an infinity of variants and tastes.
One variant is the cornstarch alfajores, in which the cookies are not cookies but cornstarch dough, which in turn usually contains dulce de leche and grated coconut.
4. Bread Pudding
It is a dough based on stale, hard bread, butter, eggs and sugar. After baking, it acquires a consistent shape and a darker color and must be cooled for a few hours before serving.
It is usually accompanied with dulce de leche or cream, and it is commonly eaten after a meal as dessert. This dish was brought to Argentina by immigrants who came from starvation and war, which is why everything is used in the recipe.
5. Torta Rogel
Rogel is a classic Argentinian dessert, consisting of numerous thin layers of dough, that is topped with a creamy dulce de leche spread. The cake traditionally includes eight layers, with the top usually decorated with Italian meringue.
Although not much is known about its origins, rogel is a staple at every special occasion in Argentina. It is also known as alfajor rogel, due to its similarity to alfajor cookies. Read More…
