Orange-Canela Flan

Caramel1 tablespoon water1/2 cup granulated sugarPreheat oven to 300 degrees F. Lightly butter 6 (4 ounce) ramekins or custard cups.Stir together the water and sugar in a heavy pot over medium- ...

Prickly Pear Cheesecake

Crust2 cups crushed graham cracker crumbs2 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar1/2 cup melted butter1/2 cup pi?on nuts, finely choppedMix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, butter and nuts together ...

Quesadillas Dulce (Sweet Quesadillas)

1 to 2 thin taco-size flour tortillas for each person1/3  cup fruit spread for each tortilla (at room temperature)Light sprinkling of saltLight sprinkling of cinnamonFre ...

Mexican Chocolate Cake

2 cups granulated sugar2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon cinnamon1 cup water1/2 cup (1 stick) margarine1/2 cup vegetable oil4 tablespoons cocoa powder1/2 cup buttermi ...

Cinnamon Custard (Jericalla)

1/2 cup granulated sugar6-inch cinnamon stick2 cups milk3 large eggsIn a saucepan combine sugar and cinnamon with milk; bring to a boil. Remove from heat, cool slightly and cover. Ref ...

Arroz con Coco Frito y Pasas

In a skillet heat coconut cream, made from 1 coconut, with 1 tablespoon brown sugar over moderate heat until the oil separates from the grainy, golden residue. Stir the mixture occasi ...

Almond Vanilla Pudding

3 pints evaporated milk or 3 pints milk, scalded3 egg yolks1/2 cup blanched almonds1 cup granulated sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 envelope plain gelatine dissolved in 1/2 cup cold water ...

Peach Enchiladas

Small amount of water1/8 cup cornstarch 2 cups peaches, peeled and sliced 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar, divided1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup butter 1 cup waterFlour tortillasIce creamFilling: Mix wa ...

Flan de Pina

1/4 cup granulated sugar1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice1 cup granulated sugar4 eggsIn the top of a double boiler melt sugar over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until it is a rich caramel color ...

Fried Custard Squares (Leche Frita)

Start preparation the night before serving or several hours in advance.1 liter (4 cups, 1 3/4 pints) milkPeel of 1 lemon 1 cinnamon stick 6 egg yolks 6 tablespoons granulated s ...