Obleas con Arequipe – Wafers with Colombian Caramel
Obleas con Arequipe – Wafers with Colombian Caramel A street-food favorite across Colombia, obleas con arequipe are thin, crisp wafers
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Explore our latest posts below and dive deeper into the flavors of Colombia:
Obleas con Arequipe – Wafers with Colombian Caramel A street-food favorite across Colombia, obleas con arequipe are thin, crisp wafers
Brevas con Arequipe – Figs in Syrup with Caramel Sweet and elegant, brevas con arequipe is a traditional Colombian dessert
Buñuelos Dulces – Sweet Holiday Cheese Fritters Crisp on the outside and soft inside, buñuelos dulces are a sweeter holiday
Natilla – Classic Colombian Christmas Custard Creamy, fragrant, and warmly spiced, natilla is Colombia’s quintessential Christmas dessert. This silky custard,
Hogao – Colombian Tomato Scallion Sauce Savory and aromatic, hogao is the signature Colombian tomato–scallion sauce that brings depth and
Arroz con Coco – Sweet and Savory Coconut Rice Fragrant and lightly sweet, arroz con coco is a signature dish