Traditional Easter foods vary by culture and country. In some countries, savory dishes are popular, while in others they concentrate more on sweet desserts, which are also part of our selection in this article. Here are some examples of sweet Easter dishes from different countries.

Easter food and the customs associated with it vary in different countries and cultures, but there are also some common elements. In some countries, such as Poland and Slovakia, festive Easter cakes such as babka or mazanec were traditionally baked. These cakes are usually made of leavened dough, which symbolizes the body of Christ. Babka wielkanocna, as the Poles call it, is a traditional holiday cake with rosemary and vanilla. It is served as a dessert on Easter Sunday. Also popular is makowiec , a type of cake made from ground poppy seeds , eggs, sugar and rosemary, usually served as dessert on Easter Sunday.

In some countries, for example in Italy, it is traditional to eat an Easter cake called colomba . This cake is shaped like a dove, which symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and contains dried fruits and almonds . La Pinza is also very famous. It is a sweet sourdough bread with candied fruit and almonds, served mainly in the Veneto region.

The Easter holidays, known in Spain as Semana Santa, are very important holidays for the people there and are also accompanied by many traditional foods. We can mention, for example, torrijas . These are traditional Spanish sweet cakes that are similar to French toast and are made from sliced bread that is soaked in milk with an egg, fried in a pan and sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon . This sweet dish is usually served throughout Easter. Deep - fried dough balls called buñuelos filled with sour cream or chocolate are also popular . This dish is usually served during Holy Week. A well-known Spanish sweet here is churros . These are Spanish donuts that are fried in oil and sprinkled with powdered sugar and cinnamon. Churros are often served with hot chocolate sauce for dipping. You can also find the recipe for these doughnuts, but in a gluten-free version, on our website .

Easter holidays in the UK are also traditionally associated with a lot of sweet food. One of the most popular sweet Easter dishes in Great Britain are the so-called hot cross buns - sweet sourdough rolls with raisins and cinnamon, which have a flour cross on the surface. This sweet pastry is traditionally served on Good Friday. Chocolate nests are especially popular among children. These sweet desserts are made from melted chocolate bars mixed with cornflakes and shaped into little nests. They also decorate them with small chocolate eggs.

In some parts of Mexico and South America , camotes enmielados are traditionally eaten. They are traditional sweet potato cakes that are made from baked potatoes mixed with brown sugar and spices. Empanadas are traditional Mexican cakes that are filled with fruit, jam or caramel filling. Empanadas are decorated with powdered sugar.

Easter food is an important part of the culture in many countries and regions. The food served during Easter often has deep historical and religious roots and often includes traditional ingredients and recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation. We would like to add that in many cases the Easter meal is served together with family and friends, which contributes to creating a sense of belonging and sharing traditional values and customs. In some cultures, in addition to traditional food, other holiday activities are held, such as folk dances, communal lunches and visits to churches.