Bunuelos de Higos (Fig Fritters)

Yield: 2424 firm ripe figs 2 eggs, separated 5/8 cup milk 1 tablespoon oil 1 pinch saltGrated lemon rind 4 1/2 ounces flour 1 tablespoon granulated sugarOil for fryingWash and dry ...

Papaya Upside-Down Cake

6 tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperature)8 tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperature)1 cup lightly packed dark brown sugar1/3 cup pecan pieces1 large papaya, peeled, halve ...

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 ...

Cocoa Cake

1 cup sifted cake flour1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon ground cinnamon6 eggs1 1/3 cups firmly packed brown sugar1 cup sour cream2 teaspoons vani ...

Fruit Burritos

Vegetable oil (for frying)1 can fruit pie filling10 to 12 flour tortillas1/3 cup granulated sugar1 tablespoon cinnamonHeat vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep fryer. Put 1 tablespoon pie filli ...

Little Ears (Orejitas)

Puff Pastry4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt2 cups (4 sticks) butter, ice cold1 teaspoon Mexican lime juice1 cup ice waterIn an electric mixer bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut the cold b ...

Mexican Gold Nugget Brownie Torte

4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped1/2 cup strong coffee3/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar6 tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperature)6 large eggs, separated2 ta ...

Guanajuato Flan

Source: Hotel Santa Fe, Guanajuato, MexicoCaramel3/4 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup brown sugarIn heavy saucepan, bring sugars to a boil over medium-high heat. If crystals form on the sides of the pa ...

Peachy Tortillas

2 large peaches (or apples)4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)2 tablespoons butter or margarineCinnamon and sugar, to tastePeel peaches and slice thinly. Arrange slices in a row near center of tort ...

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 ...