Almendrado

Almendrado, an almond meringue pudding, is a light Mexican dessert resembling the Mexican flag.1 envelope unflavored gelatine1/4 cup cold water5 egg whites1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup granulated sugar1 tea ...

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 ...

Navajo Peach Pudding

1/2 cup honey1 pound fresh peaches, pitted and peeled1 package unflavored gelatine1 cup water1 cup whipping creamIn a food processor, pur?e the honey and peaches together. Set aside.In a smal ...

Cajeta (Caramel) Crepes

Source: Mission Foods3 Mission? Flour Tortillas1 2/3 cups caramel (Mexican cajeta or dulce de leche)4 tablespoons rum1 1/3 cups shredded, toasted coconut4 cups (1 quart) coffee ice creamIn ...

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; ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dulce de Leche Casero (Homemade Sweet Milk)

Source: saveur.comMakes about 1 1/4 cups5 cups milk 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 vanilla bean, split 1 teaspoon baking sodaPut milk in a large, deep, heavy saucepan ov ...

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 ...

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 ...