Cayena Miami: The Most Famous Uruguayan Desserts!

Uruguay is a multicultural country, where the foreign intervention has brought many flavors into their traditional menus.

There's a constant fight among two countries: Argentina and Uruguay are always bickering when it comes to who invented what. The truth is these two countries are deeply intertwined when it comes to cultural produce, such as food. They have almost the same roots, and most of the time they are linked by traditions coming from similar cultures. This makes for an incredible amount of similarities when it comes to the dishes that are served on their tables, and desserts don't escape this category. The mixture of immigrant traditions with the existent culture helped create dishes that are both delicious and beautiful, with the overall flavor and comfort that comes from traditional cuisine.

I will list some of the most popular desserts that can be found in the Uruguayan traditions:

Alfajores: These are a must for every degustation of traditional dessert. Flour cookies filled with "dulce de leche" and covered in two or three layers of chocolate or icing. You can't just eat one. Small or big, Uruguayan and Argentinean have been fighting over who invented them for years.

Garrapiñadas: Peanuts covered in cocoa, vanilla and sugar. They are a treat sold almost in every street and are a very popular dessert. Sometimes you can find variations of these treats including different kinds of nuts and chocolate coverings, as well as a more praline-like presentation.

Genoise: A spongy cake brought by the Italians. It has become one of the main presentations when it comes to Uruguayan cakes. They have created their own flavor, and it’s often mixed with other treats to accompany coffee and other social events. It can be bathed with liqueurs or other syrups to add an extra flavor.

Selva Negra: Deep flavored chocolate cake layers, with a maraschino cherries and meringue filling. It’s a delicacy brought by the Germans that was permeated into the Uruguayan culture. Uruguayans include more powerful flavors and often add a dash of liquor to give it an extra touch that makes it unique and delicious.

Do you want to experience first hand the delicacies in the Uruguayan cuisine? Then it’s time for you to eat at Cayena Restaurant. They offer a great array of South American cuisine, brought to you by expert cooks who not only work with the freshest ingredients but also create a delicious combination with wines and a great live music environment. Come to Brickell and visit a place that can transport you to another land in just a bite.