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Intxaursaltsa, a traditional Basque dessert.

Intxaursaltsa (pronounced "in-chow-sal-tsa") is a special dessert from the Basque Country. Its name means "Nut sauce" in the Basque language. People traditionally eat this creamy treat during the Christmas Eve celebration. It looks a bit like a custard and is made from tasty ingredients like walnuts, milk, sugar, and cinnamon.

This dessert is quite rich. However, the walnuts in it are known to be good for your health.

History of Intxaursaltsa

The story of Intxaursaltsa goes back more than 150 years. It was a common dish in small Basque villages, especially in the Gipuzkoa region. Families would enjoy it for their Christmas Eve dinner. For a while, this dessert almost disappeared. This was probably because it took a long time to prepare. But lately, Intxaursaltsa has become popular again!

Ingredients for Intxaursaltsa

To make this delicious dessert, you need a few main ingredients. These include sugar, walnuts, cinnamon, and milk.

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