8 Catalan sweets that will make you go straight to desserts

Catalan desserts are one of the great unknowns of our gastronomy, and that’s why we bring you a list that will discover some of the best sweets. If you are a sweet tooth lover, we invite you to explore the enchanting world of Catalan desserts. From storied classics to more contemporary creations, these meals will sweeten your palate and immerse you in the culinary culture of this region.

1. Catalan Cream: An unmistakable classic

Let’s start our journey with the king of Catalan desserts: Crema Catalana. This exquisite and creamy dessert, similar to French creme brulée, features a crunchy layer of caramelized sugar that breaks to reveal a soft cream scented with vanilla and lemon zest. Its simplicity and elegance make it an indulgent pleasure that never goes out of style.

2. Xuixo: The star dessert of Girona

If you’re looking for something a little more indulgent, chuxo is the perfect choice. This fried puff pastry is generously filled with pastry cream and dusted with icing sugar. Its crispy exterior and soft interior make chuixo an irresistible delight that will transport you to the markets and pastry shops of Catalonia.

3. Panellets: Small bites of tradition

Prepared during the All Saints festival, panellets are small sweets that capture the essence of the season. These cakes are made with ground almonds and sugar, and topped with pine nuts. Each bite is an explosion of flavor and a sample of the rich Catalan culinary tradition.

4. St. John’s Coke: Delight of St. John’s Night

The coca de Sant Joan is a gingerbread typically consumed during the celebrations of the night of Sant Joan. With candied fruit and pine nuts decorating the top, this soft delight sweetens summer celebrations in Catalonia.

5. Mel and Mató:

Mel i mató, translated as honey and curd, is a dessert that stands out for its simplicity and balance of flavors. Fresh curd is combined with honey from the region, creating a combination of textures and flavors that will delight those who appreciate harmony in simplicity.

6. Snowflakes: Crispy Christmas treats

In the Christmas season, snowflakes are a must on the Catalan table. These thin and crispy dough rolls are commonly served with nougat and other Christmas treats. Their light texture and subtle vanilla taste make them a perfect choice to accompany festive celebrations.

7. Catania

If there is anything addictive in this life, it is catania. Maybe because they are small and so it is easier to lose control. We owe them to the village of Vilafranca del Penedès and they are balls made of almond paste, hazelnuts, milk, cocoa and sugar. Inside, a roasted and caramelized marcona almond. How not to bite him.

Like honey and curd, they are a good summary of the simple and brilliant origin of many sweet traditions in Catalonia: chocolate (let’s not forget our relationship with it) for the sweet and nuts for the crunchy.

Enjoy the best desserts of Catalan gastronomy in Gualta

At Restaurant Triton we are proud to present an authentic selection of Catalan desserts that capture the very essence of this rich culinary tradition. Immerse yourself in the sweet temptation of these desserts and allow your palate to experience the magic of Catalonia in every bite. We invite you to enjoy a unique gastronomic experience that will awaken all your senses!

 

8. Gingerbread, our gingerbread

Egg and flour are the star ingredients of this sweet, sugar, lemon and butter end up completing one of the most substantial sweets on the list. So much so that a single piece can fill more than one. By the way, there is also chocolate.

The name, by the way, already tells us the vice it causes. Gingerbread (bread for pinching), was distributed in the processions and people, unable to wait to get home, did with the gingerbread the same as they do with the tip of the bread, pinch a piece to calm the appetite.