Cafe Mexicana Cheesecake

Crust1/4 cup chocolate wafer crumbs1/4 cup butter, melted1 tablespoon granulated sugar1/4 teaspoon cinnamonCombine crumbs, butter, sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Press evenly over bo ...

Empanadas de Camota con Pina (Mexican Pineapple-Yam Turnovers)

Filling1 cup cooked yam, mashed1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained1 tablespoon lime or lemon juice1/4 teaspoon salt1 egg, beaten1/2 cup light brown su ...

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 ...

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 ...

Flan (Caramel Custard)

1/2 cup granulated sugar3 eggs, slightly beaten1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk1/3 cup granulated sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon saltHeat 1/2 cup sugar in heavy saucepan over ...

Cafe con Leche Custard

3 cusp milk, divided1 cup heavy cream2 1/2 tablespoons instant espresso powder4 tablespoons cornstarch1 cup granulated sugar2 eggsWhipped cream, chocolate-covered espresso    ...

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 ...

Almond Flan (Flan Almendrada)

1/2 cup granulated sugar1 2/3 cups sweetened condensed milk1 cup milk3 eggs3 egg yolks1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup coarsely ground almondsSprinkle sugar evenly in 9-inch cake pan; ...

Almond Sponge Cake (Torta de Cielo)

This is called literally "cake of heaven."1/2 pound almondsHot water to cover almonds5 eggs, separated2 pinches of salt1/2 pound granulated sugar1/4 teaspoon baking p ...

Strawberry Margarita Cheesecake

1 1/2 cups pretzel crumbs1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled24 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup granulated sugar4 large eggs1/4 cup fresh lime jui ...