Dulces y Endulzantes

Milk chocolate kiss

Milk chocolate kiss
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Ingredient Information

Name

Milk chocolate kiss

Category

Dulces y Endulzantes

Popularity

5 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Milk chocolate kiss is a delicious traditional sweet that combines the softness of meringue or enough light cream with a coating or insert of creamy, sweet milk chocolate. Its texture is usually spongy and airy, contrasting with the sweet and silky flavor of the chocolate, making this treat a perfect option to accompany desserts or as a sweet snack.

This sweet has its origins in several regions of Latin America, where the chocolate kiss can vary slightly in its preparation, but it always maintains the characteristic combination of milk chocolate and a sweet, soft base. It is especially popular in countries like Mexico, Argentina, and Colombia, where it is commonly found in bakeries and homes during celebrations.

Regarding its properties, the milk chocolate kiss provides quick energy due to its content of sugars and fats from the chocolate and the meringue or cream. Furthermore, it contains small amounts of calcium and antioxidants inherent to milk chocolate. However, it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

In different regions of Hispanic America, it may be known by similar or synonymous names such as chocolate kiss, milk chocolate bite, or simply sweet kiss, although the term "milk chocolate kiss" is widely understood and used in recipes and menus.

Nutritional Properties

1.0g
fiber
200mg
calcium
25mcg
folate
1.2mg
iron
120mg
potassium
50g
sugars
470
calories
0mcg
lycopene
6g
proteins
0.2mg
vitamin c
26g
total fats
16g
saturated fats
55g
carbohydrates

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