Sweets Galore

Some of the favorite sweets of Argentina

By Google Arts & Culture

Juan Pablo Lanciotti/Leo Liberman

Dulce de leche (2021-02-05/2021-02-05) by Juan Pablo LanciottiGustar

A sea of dulce de leche

Although dulce de leche has Italian origins, we Argentines have made it our own. It's in our DNA.

Tambo (2021-03-08/2021-03-09) by Juan Pablo LanciottiGustar

The quality of our dulce de leche is owed to the outstanding dairy products produced in our countryside.

Fábrica de quesos y dulce de leche (2021-03-08/2021-03-09) by Juan Pablo LanciottiGustar

It is estimated that the average Argentine consumes over 6 lbs of dulce de leche per year, much more than a tablespoon a day. 

Cocinera haciendo dulce de higos (2021-02-24/2021-02-24) by Edgardo ReinaGustar

Making the most of diversity

Humans have been preserving food for thousands of years. Fruit pastes and preserves are a breakfast staple in Argentina and

Higos (2021-02-24/2021-02-24) by Edgardo ReinaGustar

artisan sweets and jams come in a wide range of flavors. Made during the harvest seasons, they are eaten all year round. 

Dulces (2021-02-24/2021-02-24) by Juan Pablo LanciottiGustar

Flan con crema y dulce de leche (2021-01-15/2021-01-15) by Juan Pablo LanciottiGustar

We certainly have a sweet tooth

Any flan, regardless of the different varieties and recipes, feels incomplete without extra whipped cream and dulce de leche on top.

Helado by Leo LibermanGustar

Ice cream has to be artisan

Although there are industrial options, Argentines have made artisan ice cream their flagship dessert. 

Heladería by Leo LibermanGustar

Velvety, smooth and delicious

Inherited directly from Italian immigrants, our artisan ice cream is characterized by the use of high-quality dairy ingredients. The dulce de leche flavor is a firm favorite.

Preparando Alfajores, Pablo Valda, 2021-03-08/2021-03-10, From the collection of: Gustar
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Alfajor de maizena, Juan Pablo Lanciotti, 2021-02-05/2021-02-05, From the collection of: Gustar
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Chocolate con leche, Colonia Suiza, San Carlos de Bariloche, Diego Torchia, 2021-02-08/2021-02-11, From the collection of: Gustar
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Cookies con chocolate, Juan Pablo Lanciotti, 2021-02-05/2021-02-05, From the collection of: Gustar
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Detalle Frutos rojos, Colonia Suiza, San Carlos de Bariloche, Diego Torchia, 2021-02-08/2021-02-11, From the collection of: Gustar
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Selva Negra, Colonia Suiza, San Carlos de Bariloche, Diego Torchia, 2021-02-08/2021-02-11, From the collection of: Gustar
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