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Cuba: Mantecado

If you travel to Cuba, McNish says you’ll have plenty of tropical, mouthwatering ice cream flavours to pick from—and at bargain prices, to boot. You can stop by any ice cream parlour (or as it’s called in Cuba, ‘heladeria’) and walk away with a huge cone for under a dollar. A tra...

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Cuba: Mantecado — L'Avana, Cuba.

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If you travel to Cuba, McNish says you’ll have plenty of tropical, mouthwatering ice cream flavours to pick from—and at bargain prices, to boot. You can stop by any ice cream parlour (or as it’s called in Cuba, ‘heladeria’) and walk away with a huge cone for under a dollar. A traditional Cuban flavour is ‘mantecado,’ which McNish explains has a custard base with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg. Or if you’re more into fruit, coco glace is a coconut ice cream served inside of a coconut shell.

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Mantecado is a traditional Cuban ice cream flavour featuring a custard base infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. It's one of the most popular flavours you'll find at local heladeria (ice cream parlours) throughout Cuba.
Ice cream in Cuba is incredibly affordable, with huge cones available for under a dollar at any heladeria. This makes it an excellent budget-friendly treat while travelling through the country.
Coco glace is a unique Cuban coconut ice cream served inside an actual coconut shell, combining fresh tropical flavours with creative presentation. It's an ideal choice if you prefer fruity ice cream flavours over traditional custard-based options.
You can find ice cream at heladeria, which is what ice cream parlours are called in Cuba. These shops are widely available throughout the country, making it easy to enjoy tropical flavours wherever you travel.
Cuba offers plenty of tropical, mouthwatering ice cream flavours to choose from, including the traditional mantecado with cinnamon and nutmeg, and the refreshing coco glace served in coconut shells. Each heladeria typically offers a variety of options to suit different taste preferences.

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