Arequipa, better known as the white city, is characterized by its various tourist attractions such as the Colca Canyon, the Santa Catalina Convent and its impressive viewpoints, as well as its delicious gastronomy in which dishes such as stuffed rocoto and Arequipeño solterito stand out.
But as expected, Arequipa desserts are no exception, so if you plan to visit the city of Arequipa on your next vacation, we recommend you take the time to try these sweet dishes to delight your palate. Next, we present a list of the best and most delicious typical desserts of Arequipa.
Find a list of The Most Delicious Desserts of Arequipa.
Queso Helado
This is the most famous dessert in Arequipa, which has among its ingredients a huge piece of culture and tradition. Its preparation consists of a mixture of cloves, cinnamon, milk and sugar, ingredients that achieve the desired consistency based on a constant shake.
La Iberica
These famous chocolates, nougats and marzipans were born in the white city of Arequipa at the beginning of the 20th century. Currently there are little shops of La Ibérica in various corners of the city, and they have even expanded for sale in other provinces of Peru. These chocolates are without a doubt unmatched.
Homemade Pot Sweets
Among these, the famous manjar blanco, mazamorra de airampo, sweet quinoa, pumpkin jam, baked quince and fig compote stand out. The tradition of these sweets has been passed down from generation to generation and currently represents a homemade tradition in Arequipa homes.
Dulces de Carnaval
These are made thanks to the small Guzmán confectionery, which more than 120 years ago began this tradition that continues to this day. Carnival candies are sugar candies of different sizes flavored with anise flavor, others are filled with peanuts or coconut. There are also weaklings, violet caramels and lemon pears.
Buñuelos
Very similar to picarones but more inflated, they are prepared with wheat flour in very hot oil. They are presented bathed in fig honey and you can find them in the squares or in different restaurants in the city.
This was our list of the best and most delicious Arequipeño desserts, we hope you can enjoy them all and delight your palate with the most delicious combinations of flavors that these desserts have, which keep a lot of Arequipeño tradition and customs.
Alfajor de la Curva
These famous alfajores de la curva or Vildoso, are characterized by their delicious filling of melted chancaca honey, nuts and purple corn. Its creator, Daría Valdivia, and her daughter inherited her family’s recipe and never dared to reveal the secret of the dough for their alfajores.