Piloncillo
Basics$2.49 / packApproximate price based on US supermarkets.
Unrefined cane sugar moulded into cones, with a dark brown color and rich molasses flavor. Essential in atole, Christmas ponche, capirotada and mole. Adds complex, deep sweetness to Mexican desserts.
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Piloncillo, part of the pantry basics section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 12 recipes in our collection, including Salsa Macha, Buñuelos and Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding). Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with — the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.
Recipes using piloncillo
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Piloncillo?
Piloncillo is used in 12 recipes in our collection, such as Salsa Macha and Buñuelos. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
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