“We associate pumpkin with Fall and Halloween — and with pie, especially Thanksgiving since it’s the holiday that wouldn’t be the same without this traditional dessert. But I guess we forget the role that Mexico played in introducing this versatile foodstuff to the world! It was Mexico who introduced pumpkin to the Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century, who then introduced it to the Europeans and then, eventually, it found its way to the rest of the Western world.”
Deborah McCoy, Writer
October means two big holidays: Day of the Dead and Halloween, so why not make a dessert that combines the best of both?
No Mexican sweet treat is as iconic as one from the heart of the highlands, and luckily for us, there’s plenty to choose from.
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Yes, you read that right – and if you’re feeling curious, you can try it for yourself.
