For many people, the words "Mexican Food" evoke a mixture of heavenly smells and tastes as well as colorful blends of flavors and spices. While this is all true, one of the "best kept secret" is just how delectable and varied these desserts actually are. In fact, in Mexico, many will tell you that nothing finishes off an authentic Mexican meal quite as well as a Mexican dessert.
Mexican desserts have been influenced by such varied cultures as the Mayans and the Aztecs, with a little bit of Europe thrown in. However the main influences can be traced back to Spain and France - both countries having heavily impacted Mexico's view of food and how to grow and prepare it.
Many authentic desserts contain sugar, fruit and milk as their base ingredients. Other delectable items such as vanilla and nuts are added to create some mouth watering traditional desserts such as flan (or creme caramel), Calabaza Dulce and Bunuelos. While these may sound complicated to make, they are surprisingly easy and fast with ingredients that are readily available in any kitchen.
Certainly, one of the great joys, when creating and cooking a Mexican dessert, is the fact that you can whip up a scrumptious recipe without having to worry about finding all the necessary ingredients, which is not always the case when you choose to make a recipe from other countries. Don't forget that freshness is a must when it comes to Mexican food and this includes the desserts.
As with most cultures, food and desserts are highly associated with traditional events and, of course, traditional desserts can be found at both small and large gatherings. What would a party be without a sweets table?
If you are intrigued by Mexican Desserts, but feel a little intimidated, you are encouraged to visit a number of online websites that offer both more information and lots of easy to make, yummy dessert recipes.
Find out for yourself just how truly scrumptious and easy these "little dessert gems" really are to make and, of course, to eat!
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