Colombian bunuelos

Colombian cheese fritters (buñuelos)

Buñuelos are a traditional Colombian Christmas treat, but they are also popular year round for breakfast with hot chocolate or coffee. On December 7th in Colombia, friends get together to celebrate “el dia e las velitas”, a Christmas tradition in honor of the Virgin Mary. They light candles in front of their houses or on.

Colombian buñuelos are cheesy baked treats that pair perfectly with coffee. See how to make this delicious treat for your morning cup of coffee here.

Colombian Buñuelos are fried cheese fritters that have a wonderful crisp outside and a soft inside. Their perfectly round shape makes them very enticing. Buñuelos are most often served during Christmas time in Colombia as a craveable treat.

Colombian buñuelos or cheese fritters, are a mouthful of textures and flavors. They have a soft crumb and a crispy crust with a hint of sweetness and are a typical Colombian Christmas treat.

These Mexican Buñuelos are deliciously crispy, crumbly, and sweetened with lots of cinnamon sugar or piloncillo syrup. They’re one of those treats that are both nostalgic and so much fun to eat!

These traditional gluten-free Colombian cheese fritters are popular during the Christmas holidays in Colombia are known as bunuelos Colombiano or Colombian donuts. Bunuelos are typically served with piloncillo syrup referred to as Miel de Panela or Miel de Caña) that tastes amazing making them super addictive.

Making the buñuelos in Encanto, Janeth and Luna Barrera are bringing home their love for the magical Colombian movie.

A fried Colombian donut that is made with queso fresco and cassava flour. Slightly sweet, and super delish!

Buñuelos are deep-fried pastries, traditionally served cold, often around the holiday season. They are similar to Sopapillas, another famous Mexican dessert, but there are subtle differences between them. Sopapillas use the same dough as Buñuelos but are flash-fried, softer, sweeter, served hot, and usually drizzled with honey.