Desserts

The best Colombian desserts and sweet recipes, these postres are good any moment of the day. Of course vegetarian, and some vegan.

Colombian Buñuelos (Buñuelos Colombianos)

Colombian Buñuelos (Buñuelos Colombianos)

Colombian buñuelos are a fried treat made of fresh, white, and salty cheese called queso costeño, tapioca starch, and cornstarch. They are crispy on the outside, and soft and fluffy on the inside. Buñuelos are an important part of the Colombian Christmas tradition, but are 

Colombian Cornstarch Pudding (Vegan Recipe)

Colombian Cornstarch Pudding (Vegan Recipe)

This velvety, smooth and creamy cornstarch pudding, with a light hint of cinnamon, pairs deliciously with the tart blackberry sauce. It is a vegan (without eggs and dairy) version of the traditional Colombian dessert Natilla, which is especially popular around Christmas time. You’ll only need 

Guava Paste Recipe (Colombian Bocadillo)

Guava Paste Recipe (Colombian Bocadillo)

One of the most popular sweets in Colombia is a candy made of guava paste, called bocadillo. The sweet guava paste is shaped into firm, small blocks and wrapped in dried palm leaves. Using this recipe you can easily make a delicious homemade version that 

Cholado (Colombian Icy Fruit Cocktail)

Cholado (Colombian Icy Fruit Cocktail)

Shaved ice smothered in fruit syrup, topped with the most delicious fresh fruit and condensed milk. In the Valle del Cauca region of Colombia, they know how to make a refreshing dessert that you can eat at all times of the day. A cholado is 

Green Mango Popsicles (Paletas de Mango Biche)

Green Mango Popsicles (Paletas de Mango Biche)

These fruity popsicles are the best summery treat. They are inspired by the Colombian snack mango biche, which consists of sticks or slices of green (unripe) mango, flavored with lime juice and salt. Popsicles with salt? In Colombia everything is possible and I promise you, 

Vegan Guava Candy Muffins

Vegan Guava Candy Muffins

These muffins are made with Colombian bocadillo, which is a type of candy consisting of guava fruit and sugar. The recipe is vegan, easy and fast to prepare. Esta receta también está disponible en español. What is Colombian Bocadillo (Guava Fruit Candy)? The most important 

Colombian Vegan Fruity Merengón

Colombian Vegan Fruity Merengón

Colombian Vegan Fruity Merengón. Esta receta también está disponible en español. Colombian merengón is a dessert consisting of meringue, cream and fresh fruit. It is very similar to a pavlova, the traditional dessert from Australia/New Zealand. For years my favorite dessert was an English variety 

Banoffee Pie with Colombian Arequipe

Banoffee Pie with Colombian Arequipe

Banoffee Pie with Colombian Arequipe. Esta receta también está disponible en español. Banoffee pie is an easy and no-bake delicious treat. There is nothing traditional Colombian about this recipe though. Banoffee pie is according to Wikipedia an English invention. But one of the main ingredients 

Colombian Christmas Custard with Blackberry Sauce (Natilla Colombiana)

Colombian Christmas Custard with Blackberry Sauce (Natilla Colombiana)

Natilla, a Colombian custard pudding with blackberry sauce, is quintessential Colombian Christmas food. You only need 6 ingredients and 30 minutes to prepare this festive typical dessert. Haz clic en Natilla Colombiana con Salsa de Mora para la receta en español. Christmas in Colombia The 

Arroz Con Leche Colombiano (Rice Pudding)

Arroz Con Leche Colombiano (Rice Pudding)

Arroz Con Leche Colombiano (Rice Pudding). Esta receta también está disponible en Español. Arroz con leche. Most likely one of the most famous desserts from Latin America. Today no history lesson about where this rice pudding comes from. It’s a bit like asking where the