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Colombian Recipes: 10 Quick, Easy Desserts to Try

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Everyone with a sweet tooth will appreciate Colombian dessert. We compiled 10 of the quickest and easiest to try desserts that originated from the South American country.

1. Arroz con Tres Leches (Three Milks Rice Pudding)

Tres Leches Rice Pudding is described by My Colombian Recipes as "a creamy rice pudding cooked with sweet condensed milk, evaporated milk, heavy cream, and whole milk." The rice pudding can be eaten warm, cold, or at room temperature. For the complete recipe, head to My Colombian Recipes.

2. Bananos Calados (Colombian-Style Fried Bananas)

My Colombian Recipes advised that Bananos Calados is best served warm over vanilla ice cream. The ingredients required to make the dessert are bananas, butter, brown sugar, fresh orange zest, water, orange juice, cinnamon stick, and vanilla ice cream. Check out directions on how to make the treat here.

3. Brazo de Reina (Strawberries and Cream Cake Roll)

Food Blogs wrote that Brazo de Reina literally translates to "Queen's Arm" in English. The dessert is a sponge cake filled with sweet whipped cream and fresh strawberries. Check out the full recipe here.

4. Brevas con Arequipe (Colombian-Style Figs Stuffed with Dulce de Leche)

My Colombian Cocina wrote that dipping this treat in toffee makes the outside of each fig as sweet as the inside. A piece of cheese and syrup also improves the flavor. Check this out for the complete recipe and ingredients.

5. Chancacas (Colombian-Style Coconut Candy)

Food Blogs wrote that Chancacas is a traditional dessert from Buenaventura Colombia, a seaport city on the Pacific Ocean. The candy, which is made with coconut and panela (sugar cane), tastes sweet and has a chewy texture. For the complete ingredients and directions on how to cook Chancacas, check this out.

6. Cholados (Colombian Ice Cones or Shaved Ice with Fruit)

Cholados originated from Valle del Cauca region of Colombia, a country where fruits are abundant, Sweet y Salado wrote. Strawberries, bananas, pineapples, and mangoes are commonly used for this dessert, but you can use any type of fruit you desire. Check this out for the complete recipe.

7. Cocadas de Lechera (Sweet Condensed Milk and Coconut Bars)

Spoonacular wrote that Cocadas de Lechera requires about 45 minutes from start to finish. This dessert can be made with 5 cups of shredded sweet coconut and 1 can of milk. Head here for the complete ingredients and how to make the dessert.

8. Dulce de Cascos de Limón (Candied Lime Shells)

According to My Colombian Recipes, Dulce de Cascos de Limón is also known as Desamargado de Limón and is a traditional Christmas dessert in Colombian homes. The dessert has the perfect balance between sweetness and tangy.

9. Esponjado de Café (Colombian Coffee Mousse)

This is a classic Colombian dessert with a blend of coffee, Everywhere Fare wrote. Esponjados is made with egg whites, whipped cream, condensed milk, and fruit choice. Check this out for the ingredients and complete procedure.

10. Galletas de Anís (Anise Cookies)

Food Blogs guaranteed that Galletas de Anís is crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. Unsalted butter, confectioners' sugar, anise extract, and heavy cream make this treat extra delectable. You can use this report to make Galletas de Anís.

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