Bunuelos

Bu?uelos is a traditional New Year's dessert.4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 cup vegetable oil1 1/4 cups fresh orange juice, milk    or wate ...

Torejas

This is a Latin American and Southwestern dessert French toast. Serve it with ice cream, Cajeta or a fruit sauce.6 slices brioche or challah bread,    crusts trimmed and sliced 3/4-inch thi ...

Mexican Chocolate Cheesecake

16 squares cinnamon graham crackers3 tablespoons butter1/2 cup finely chopped almonds24 ounces cream cheese, softened1 1/2 cups granulated sugar6 eggs1 cup heavy cream6 ounces semiswe ...

Cherry Chimichangas

2 (21 ounce) cans cherry pie fillingGrated rind of 2 oranges 6 (12 inch) flour tortillas Slivered almonds Confectioners' sugarReserve one cup cherry pie filling for topping. Mix remaining pie ...

Sopaipillas

2 cups sifted flour1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder2 eggsEnough water to make medium dough1 1/2 tablespoons shortening1 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons granulated sugarSift all dry ingredients together. Cut i ...

Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding)

This is normally served during Lent and Easter.2 cups water1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 tablespoons butter or margarine6 slices white bread, toaste ...

Brazo de Gitano ("Gypsy's Arm" Rolled Sponge Cake)

This is a classic Spanish chocolate cake-rum roll.5 eggs, separated1/4 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup flour1/4 cup cocoa powder1 teaspoon vanilla extract4 ...

Pineapple-Banana Dessert

1 1/2 cups brown sugar4 cups water1 (2-inch) cinnamon stick1 (3 1/2 pound) pineapple2 pounds bananas2 (1-inch) cinnamon sticksJuice and peel of 1/2 Mexican limePreheat oven to 325 degrees ...

Cajeta Flan

Caramel1 tablespoon water1/2 cup granulated sugarJuice of 1/2 lemonSoftened butterLightly butter 6 (4 ounce) ramekins or custard cups. Stir together water, lemon juice and sugar in a heavy pot over me ...

Empanadas de Dulce

2 cups flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup lard or butter1/4 cup waterFillings of applesauce, pineapple,    peaches, mincemeat or pumpkinCombine flour, baking po ...