8 Delicious Typical Costa Rican Desserts That You Should Enjoy

(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) Costa Rica is a country known for its beautiful beaches and its commitment to protecting the environment, however, when foreign visitors step on Costa Rican soil they are amazed by its exquisite cuisine and typical desserts. That is why we will now present some of the delicacies of ourCosta Rican cuisinethat you should try when coming over to visit. Let's start at sweetening!

Arroz con Leche (Rice pudding) :

This is one of the most traditional desserts in Costa
Rica, and those who generally prepare it are Costa Rican grandmothers and moms
in their homes. But be calm, you can find this delicious dessert in any food
establishment, due to its popularity. This dessert is made up of white rice
cooked in milk, with cinnamon and a touch of fig leaves that give it a unique
touch.

Los Prestiños de Antaño:

This is an emblematic sweet plate of the Ticos,
although it is said that its consumption dates back to the 16th Century around
the Mediterranean. Its elaboration is with fried crackers, very crunchy, made
of flour and sprinkled with sugar and honey.

Cajetas de Coco:

Its preparation is simple because it consists of small
butter mass balls, condensed milk, and grated coconut. The result is splendid
you can never eat only one. This is a dessert that Costa Ricans commonly
prepare for kids during rainy afternoons.

El Churchill:

This is undoubtedly one of the favorites here and although it is a drink, its sweet and refreshing character makes it a very sought after dessert. It consists of crushed ice with fruit syrup, condensed milk, ice cream, and powdered milk. It is originally from thePuntarenas , on the Pacific coast; if you go to this town don't miss trying out this delight. It is said that many Ticos travel to this area just to drink this refreshing and sweet drink.

Tres Leches:

This
is a dessert that is eaten a lot in Costa Rica after lunch, it is said that it
is the best form of closing a good meal. It is a
cake made from three types of milk: condensed, evaporated and cream. Its sweet
character is also accentuated by a layer of chantilly cream. The perfect
combination!

Empanadas de Chiverre:

This dessert was prepared in the old days only on Easter, over time it
became very common throughout the year. It is made based on a baked
crescent-shaped wheat dough, stuffed with Chiverre honey, a typical fruit of
the country, making it an exotic dessert and highly demanded by foreigners and
locals.

Chiverre Honey:

This is ideal for those travelers who prefer fresh fruits over sugary desserts. Chiverre honey is harvested locally, and exquisite desserts can be made from it. But just what is Chiverre? Chiverre is a fruit that looks like a very large melon, with a unique texture similar to that of a pumpkin. This fruit is eaten mainly inEaster Weekand requires a lot of work and effort to cook. Its thick shell should be broken into pieces with a hammer so that cooks can reach their sweet flesh, which has an extremely fibrous texture, then the content must be left dry, and then cooked with sugar, tamarind seeds, cinnamon, cloves, citrus peels, and coconut.

Costa Rican Chocolate:

Today, Costa Rican chocolate has become a delight in all the Central American
regions thanks to its many Cocoa plantations in the country's Caribbean
lowlands. The chocolate industry has become a 'must taste' requested
by foreign tourists. Tico chocolate is the ideal companion in any dessert of
Costa Rican cuisines such as ice cream, cakes and the typical banana dipped in
liquid chocolate that you should not miss.

Undoubtedly Costa Rica has a wide range of desserts that adapt to all palates and tastes when you come to Costa Rica, do not miss any of these desserts mentioned above, we are sure you will not regret it!

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