Jalapeno Ice Cream

1 medium jalape?o or Serrano chile1 cup water1 3/4 cups granulated sugar1 1/2 cups milk1 1/2 cups heavy cream9 large egg yolks1 tablespoon framboise or vanilla extractQuarter the chile lengthwi ...

Mexican Flan

2 whole eggs5 egg yolks2 cups milk1 can sweetened condensed milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup granulated sugarCombine whole eggs, egg yolks, milks and vanilla extract. Measure sugar into a 6-cup me ...

Fast Tres Leches Cake

1 white cake (fresh baked or frozen), thawed if frozen1 cup heavy cream1 can sweetened condensed milk1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milkMix together cream, sweetened condensed milk and evaporat ...

Mexican Chocolate Cake

Source: Bon Appetit, February 1995Cake2 cups granulated sugar 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 1 cup (2 stick ...

Mexican Fried Ice Cream

3 cups ice cream2 beaten eggs1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon ground cinnamonVegetable oil (for deep-fat frying)4 1/2 cups sweetened corn flakes or    crisp rice cerea ...

Orange-Almond Cake (Torta de Almendra)

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup milk1/3 cup shortening1 egg2 teaspoons grated orange peel1/4 cup sliced almonds1 ...

Raspberry Empanadas

1 (16 1/2 ounce) can raspberries1 cup finely chopped pared tart apple1/4 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup chopped walnuts2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon vanilla ...

Natilla

Most Americans call it vanilla pudding, but the Southwest version is Natilla.3/4 cup granulated sugar2 tablespoons flour1/2 teaspoon salt2 eggs, separated2 cups milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractGround cinn ...

Drunken Cake

Rum Syrup2 large eggs1/2 cup granulated sugar3/4 cup all-purpose flour1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder2 tablespoons grated orange peel1/4 cup butter, meltedOrange segments (optional)Mint sprigsPrepare R ...

Chocolate-Cinnamon Cake Roll

3 eggs1 cup granulated sugar1/3 cup water1 teaspoon coffee-flavored liqueur3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup cocoa1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon saltCocoa2 tablespoons coffee-fla ...