Venezuela
Dulce de Coco
A Dominican dessert of grated coconut, milk, sugar, and cinnamon, cooked until thick and creamy. Served cold, a roadside and colmado staple, sweet and coconutty.
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Buenos Aires, Argentina
Dulce de Leche
Argentina's national sweet: a thick, creamy caramel of milk and sugar slow-cooked for hours. Eaten by the spoonful, spread on toast, or used in alfajores, cakes, and ice cream.
Dominican Republic
Dulce de Leche en Bloque
Dominican dulce de leche in solid blocks, firmer and sliceable, eaten with crackers or guava paste. A roadside and colmado sweet, rich and caramelized.
Colombia
Dulce de Tamarindo
A Colombian sweet of tamarind pulp and sugar, shaped into balls or logs. A tart-sweet coastal snack, sold in markets and on the street.
Dominican Republic
Gofio
A Nicaraguan sweet of toasted corn pinol with panela, ginger, and spices, a festive and daily classic