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How a Crumbly Little Cake Became My Christmas Tradition My relationship with Chile’s Pan de Pascua started out slow. But over the years, it’s quietly become a symbol of how new traditions can become just as cherished as the old…
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When I first tasted Sopaipillas (pronounced so-pai-pee-yas), I was instantly hooked. These golden, crispy delights are a staple of Chilean cuisine and can be enjoyed with either a savory topping or a sweet syrup. In southern Chile, where winters are…
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What is Pebre? If you love Italian bruschetta or Catalan pa amb tomàquet, you’ll love Pebre—Chile’s vibrant take on these Mediterranean favorites. This fresh, zesty condiment proves that simplicity is key and that a few quality ingredients can create big…
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More than a little curious about this delicious concoction? Imagine a delicate creation made of countless layers of crisp, golden puff pastry, each one embracing rich Manjar (Chilean caramel) and velvety crème pâtissière. Topped with a dusting of powdered sugar…
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A Classic Chilean Treat Alfajores are a beloved Chilean pastry, coveted for their rich, creamy filling of manjar—a luscious caramel-like spread made from sweetened condensed milk. While you can prepare homemade manjar by slowly simmering condensed milk, in Chile, it’s…
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Known in English as strawberry myrtle or Chilean guava berry, the arrestingly fuchsia Murta berry, as it’s known locally, grows wild all over Patagonia, from Chile to Argentina.
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