Ecuador Desserts: 5 Most Popular Ecuadorian Treats for Every Traveler With a Sweet Tooth

Desserts are always a must-try whenever people visit a foreign place, especially in Latin American countries like Ecuador, that offers flavorful dishes.

So if you are in Ecuador, you might want to get a taste of their desserts, and you will need them to boost your energy. Ecuador is famous for the Galapagos Islands.

But according to Bacon is Magic, this country is also known for the Andes mountains, the Amazon jungle, and a Pacific coast. Imagine all the outdoor activities these destinations can offer.

Ecuador Desserts You Need to Try

After going to these destinations and doing tiring activities, you can try out the desserts in Ecuador that will surely replenish your strength.

According to Falvorverse, Ecuador offers a variety of sweets that the locals adapted during the Spanish colonization across Latin America.

However, what makes Ecuador different is that some of these sweets showcase a selection of tropical fruits. To help you choose what to eat, here are the top Ecuadorian desserts every sweet tooth must try.

Suspiros

Light, airy, and melts in your mouth. Suspiros is one of the Ecuadorian desserts every traveler should try. According to Latin Roots Travel, the name suspiros means "sigh" or a "breath" in the English language, which is fitting because this dessert, a baked meringue, is so light and disappears quickly.

Suspiros are usually white or beige but also comes in different colors, such as green, yellow, and even light pink. If you are looking for an accessible dessert, this might be for you as every bakery in Ecuador makes them.

Dulce de Higos

Another dessert in Ecuador that will surely make you drool is the Dulce de Higos. Flavorverse noted that this dessert is made of figs cooked in thick cane sugar and takes three days to prepare. Who would say no to the sweetness it will offer with that amount of time?

Tres Leches

If you are looking for a spongy and cakey dessert, why not try Ecuador's Tres Leches. This classic Ecuadorian dessert is a moist, spongy, and sweet cake that can be found in almost every bakery in Ecuador.

With the combination of evaporated milk, heavy cream, and sweetened condensed milk, everyone who has a sweet tooth will surely swoon with its goodness.

Espumillas

If you are walking in the streets of Ecuador and you happen to see trays with ice cream cones, these are probably Espumillas.

Espumillas is another Ecuadorian meringue dessert. It is often confused as ice cream, but don't let the cones fool you because it is made of meringue. According to Latin Roots Travel, this dessert is made from egg whites, fruit pulp, and sugar.

Quimbolitos

Another traditional dessert in Ecuador that everyone with a sweet tooth should try is the quimbolito. It is a steamed cake made with wheat flour, corn flour, butter, eggs, milk, and sugar.

What makes quimbolitos unique is that they are cooked inside plantain leaves that add to their flavor, producing a distinct taste.

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Written by: Joshua Summers

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