Honduran cuisine encompasses bits and pieces of pre-hispanic, African, Spanish, and even Creole cuisines and influences, and all of these are showcased in the variety of desserts and sweets Hondurans love to eat!
If you’re craving something to satiate your sweet tooth, here are some Honduran desserts that are to die for.
Macheteadas
The fried pancakes are a favorite of everyone with a proper sweet tooth, and are usually made using leftover baleada flour.
Alborotos
These caramel drenched popcorn balls are staples at children’s birthday parties and festivals, but enjoyed as a dessert all year long, whatever the occasion.
Pilones
Natural juices from all kinds of fruits are used for flavoring the Honduran version of popsicles that help you keep cool in the hot temperatures of the Central American country.
Semita de yema
Whether dipping them in coffee or as an afternoon snack, Hondurans love their semitas. These egg yolk cookies are perfect to satiate a craving at any time of day.
Rosquitas
These donut-shaped cookies are also often enjoyed during a coffee break, are slightly savory with a hint of anise, and usually made with cornmeal.
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