5 TYPICAL SWEETS OF VERACRUZ - CULTURE VOCABULARY - 2025

The typical duces of Veracruz are the result of the fusion of the customs of the indigenous people with the Spanish and the Africans, who arrived in these lands in the period of colonization.

The gastronomy of Mexico is considered one of the most complete in the world, due to its diversity of flavors.

Their dishes allow them to differentiate themselves from other regions, trying to be original and incorporate other cultures, but without losing their essence.

The culinary art that surrounds the typical Mexican confectionery is supported by the use of various foods, such as tropical fruits or nuts that give life to exquisite desserts.

One of the most characteristic ingredients of the Veracruz sweet shop is vanilla, since it is originally from Mexico and is cultivated with great success in Veracruz lands.

Some typical sweets from Veracruz

1. Dulce de leche

The famous milk sweets of Tlacotalpan are one of the most characteristic sweets of the State of Veracruz.

For its manufacture you only need milk and sugar. These ingredients are placed in a saucepan and simmered until thick.

Then it is removed from the heat and continues moving until it forms a uniform mass. Finally, it is divided and the desired figures are made.

This dough can be varied by adding fruits such as coconut, strawberries, lemon or nuts such as almonds or peanuts.

2. The cocada

This sweet present throughout the Veracruz state is of Spanish origin, with an appearance similar to a nest.

Grated coconut pulp, sugar, cornstarch, egg yolks and milk are used to make it. Place the milk with the sugar in a saucepan and simmer.

Then the coconut is added, stirring the mixture until it is cooked, the yolks previously beaten with the cornstarch and a little water are added.

Leave it on the fire for a few minutes, stirring constantly and then turn it off, let it rest.

3. Rice pudding

This sweet is an important part of the childhood of many of the people of Veracruz. It is a sweet with a texture and aroma difficult to match.

For its preparation, you need whole milk, sugar, round rice, cinnamon sticks and powdered to decorate, and lemon peel.

In a saucepan, place the milk, the sugar, the cinnamon stick and the lemon, bring to a simmer. When it boils, add the rice and let it cook, stirring until the grain is tender.

4. Sweet Arepitas

A typical sweet that also provides a high nutritional value. Made with carrot, beet, orange, corn flour, sugar, oil and water.

Put the carrot and beet, peeled and chopped, the orange juice and water in the blender, blend it well and add the sugar.

This mixture is added little by little over the flour, until it reaches a thick consistency.

Finally, oil is placed in a pan and the arepitas are placed, without allowing them to cook too much.

5. Alfajores from Veracruz:

It is a delicious sweet and highly sought after by both locals and tourists. To make it you only need white corn, brown sugar and cinnamon. The corn is toasted on a clay comal, ground and set aside.

On the other hand, the panela honey is melted and the cinnamon is added. To this it is added to the pulverized corn, until it forms a smooth paste that will then spread and cut into a diamond shape.

It is baked for a few minutes and then they can be filled with dulce de leche and grated coconut around it.

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