Tembleque

2 cups coconut milk1/2 cup cornstarch1/4 cup granulated sugar or honey1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon cinnamonIn a saucepan mix the cold coconut milk with the cornstarch. Season with sugar and salt. Mix rem ...

Fried Custard Squares

This is a Basque recipe.4 egg yolks1/3 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup flour2 cups milkCinnamon1 tablespoon butter, softenedFlour1 egg, beatenOil and butter (for frying)Confectioners' sugarBeat ...

Mango-Cajeta Angel Food Cake

3/4 cup milk 2 cups cajeta or caramel sauce 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 prepared angel food cake 2 cups diced mangoBring the milk to a boil in a large s ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Merengado

4 cups milk1 cup granulated sugar1 stick cinnamon, crushedRind of 1 lemon, grated4 egg whites1/4 cup granulated sugar1 teaspoon anise flavoringCombine milk, the 1 cup sugar, cinnamon and lemon rind in a ...

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 ...

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 ...