Nino Envuelto (Bundled-Up Baby)

This is what could be called a Mexican jellyroll.1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled5 eggs, divided1/2 cup granulated sugar3/4 cup flour, siftedPeach jamConfectioners' sugarPreheat o ...

Ice Cream with Pineapple Cajeta Topping

1 recipe Cajeta1 small can crushed pineapple, drained1 quart vanilla or coffee ice creamMix Cajeta and pineapple. Use as a topping for the ice cream.

Chimichangas Dulces de Tubac

Tortillas4 cups sifted all-purpose flour1 1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 cup pork lardWaterFlour (for baking sheet)Butter (for greasing hands)Lard (for deep drying) ...

Fried Custard Squares (Leche Frita)

Start preparation the night before serving or several hours in advance.1 liter (4 cups, 1 3/4 pints) milkPeel of 1 lemon 1 cinnamon stick 6 egg yolks 6 tablespoons granulated s ...

Spotted Pup

2 cups cooked white rice1 1/3 cups whole milk1/2 cup brown sugar1 tablespoon soft butter or margarine1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 eggs, beaten1/2 cup raisinsPreheat oven to 325 degrees F. Prepare rice ...

Coffee Flan

5 large eggs2 large egg yolks1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk1 cup whole milk1/2 cup espresso (at room temperature)1 cup granulated sugarBeat together eggs, yolks, sweetened condensed milk, w ...

Cornmeal Shortcakes

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, well chilled    and cut into small pieces2 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour    plus extra for the work surface3/4 cup yellow c ...

Papaya

1 ripe papaya, slightly soft to the touch2 to 4 wedges of Mexican limeCut the papaya in half or quarters, lengthwise. Remove all the black seeds with a spoon and discard them. Put each piece of papaya on a ...

Chocolate Flan

1 ounce (1 square) bitter chocolate1/4 cup water2 cups evaporated or boiled milk6 egg yolks1 tablespoon vanilla extract1 cup sugar, dividedPreheat oven to 350 degrees F.Set large pan of water in ov ...

Flaming Bananas (Platanos Flameados)

4 large scoop rich vanilla or coffee ice cream10 ripe finger bananas or 4 regular size bananas1/4 cup butter or margarine1/4 cup piloncillo or brown sugar1/2 cup fresh orange ...