‘Mexican Desserts’ Archives
Cocoa Tijuana Torte
Recipe: Cocoa Tijuana Torte Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup Hershey’s Cocoa 1 (11 ounce) package pie crust mix 1/2 cup strong coffee 2 cups cold whipping cream 1/3 cup shortening Hershey’s Mini-Chips, semi-sweet chocolate [Read More]
Pudim de Abobora – Mexican Pumpkin Custard
Recipe: Pudim de Abobora – Mexican Pumpkin Custard Summary: A Creamy, Spiced Mexican Pumpkin Custard Ingredients 1 cup skim milk 1/2 cup evaporated skimmed milk 2 eggs 1 cup canned or pureed cooked fresh pumpkin 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon each ground [Read More]
Polvorones – Mexican Tea Cakes
Recipe: Polvorones – Mexican Tea Cakes Summary: Sugar and Spice Combined with the Tang of Sour Cream make these Mexican Tea Cakes Delicious Ingredients 2 cups less 1 tablespoon cake flour, divided 1/2 teaspoon each baking soda and cream of tartar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 [Read More]
Cinnamon-Sugar Churros
Recipe: Cinnamon-Sugar Churros Ingredients 1 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 cup flour 4 eggs Oil, for frying Topping: 3/4 cup sugar, mixed with 1 tablespoon cinnamon Instructions Combine water, salt, 1 teaspoon sugar and butter in [Read More]
Mexican Doughnuts
Recipe: Mexican Doughnuts Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour, presifted 1/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 2 Tbsp. shortening or lard 1/4 tsp. salt 3/4 cup cold water Instructions Sift all dry ingredients together. Then cut in the shortening or lard. Add cold water [Read More]
Biscochitos
Recipe: Biscochitos Summary: A favorite treat at Christmas, these cookies are usually served with Mexican Hot Chocolate Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons anise seed 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup lard or butter 3/4 cup sugar, divided 1 [Read More]
Empanadas – Dessert Turnovers With Pumpkin or Pineapple Filling
Recipe: Empanadas – Dessert Turnovers With Pumpkin or Pineapple Filling Summary: These Empanadas can be made with Pumpkin or Pineapple Filling Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup lard or shortening 2 eggs 1/2 cup [Read More]
Fruit Filled Chimichangas
Recipe: Fruit Filled Chimichangas Summary: These flour tortillas are filled with dried fruits, nuts, cinnamon and sugar then topped with a light custard sauce. Ingredients 1/3 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup Evaporated Milk 1/3 [Read More]
Platanos Machos – Mexican fried Bananas
Recipe: Platanos Machos – Mexican fried Bananas Summary: Finish your great meal with these wonderful fried bananas. Authentic and delicious. Ingredients 4 semi-ripe bananas 1 cup dark sugar 4 tablespoons butter Juice of 2 oranges 1 cup powdered sugar 1 cup sour cream [Read More]
Simple Cinnamon Tortillas
Recipe: Simple Cinnamon Tortillas Summary: Easy and Fast Snack, The Kids Love These. Ingredients 1 tsp cinnamon 1 Tbs sugar 1 Tbs butter 4 small tortillas, 8 in. Instructions In a small bowl mix sugar and cinnamon together. Melt butter and brush on tortilla. Sprinkle sugar [Read More]
