Sweet Beans (Dulce de Frijoles)

2/3 cup pinto beans2 cups milk2 tablespoons butter3/4 cup granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon cinnamon2 egg yolks, beaten1/4 cup pecans, choppedCover the beans with water and cook until v ...

Corn and Honey Pastel Ice

3 cups fresh corn kernels1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 cup water1/3 cup honeyPlace the corn and oil in a saucepan and cook over medium heat 4 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent the co ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Mango-Honey Ice Cream

2 eggs3/4 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup milk2 tablespoons honey1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt2 cups whipping cream1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract3 (15 ounce) cans sliced mangos, dr ...

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 ...

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- ...

Rum-Raisin Natilla

3 tablespoons cornstarch2 cups milk3/4 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup dark rum1 tablespoon vanilla extract6 large egg yolks1 cup raisinsIn a medium-size bowl, thoroughly whisk cornstarch into 1/2 ...

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 ...