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Flan I

Flan I

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
70 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Have ready 9 inch round cake pan.
  2. 2 In blender or food processor, or using electric mixer, combine eggs, condensed milk and vanilla and blend until smooth. In medium sauce pan, cook sugar, stirring constantly, until it liquefies. When it starts to turn light brown, remove from heat and pour into waiting pan. Pour egg mixture over liquid sugar.
  3. 3 Line a roasting pan with a damp kitchen towel. Place baking dish on towel, inside roasting pan, and place roasting pan on oven rack. Fill roasting pan with water to reach halfway up the sides of the baking dish.
  4. 4 Bake 70 minutes in the preheated oven, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Remove pan from water bath and let cool completely, about 1 hour. Run a knife along the edge of the pan, place a serving plate on top and invert. Serve.

By JESSICADEZ

Mexican Wedding Cakes

Mexican Wedding Cakes

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
10 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Cream butter with an electric mixer in a large bowl. Mix in vanilla, then gradually mix in flour and confectioners' sugar until incorporated. Mix in walnuts. Roll dough into small balls and place onto the prepared baking sheets.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely, 20 to 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Roll cooled cookies in additional confectioners' sugar.

By Julie Lavado

Fresas con Crema (Mexican-Style Strawberries and Cream)

Fresas con Crema (Mexican-Style Strawberries and Cream)

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine sour cream, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Gently fold in diced strawberries.
  2. 2 Divide strawberry mixture into 2 serving dishes. Refrigerate for 1 hour for flavors to meld.

By Yoly

Sous Vide Flan

Sous Vide Flan

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
65 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place a sous vide cooker inside a large heat-proof container filled with water. Preheat the water bath to 179 degrees F (82 degrees C).
  2. 2 Melt sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat until browned, about 5 minutes. Pour hot melted sugar into eight 4 ounce Mason jars, enough to cover the bottom of each.
  3. 3 Mix sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, eggs, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl. Add to the jars; seal.
  4. 4 Place jars in the water bath and set timer for 1 hour.
  5. 5 Remove jars from the water bath. Let flan cool until safe to handle, about 20 minutes.
  6. 6 Unseal jars and run a small rubber spatula around the sides of the flan. Top each flan with a plate;invert and gently shake to release.

By registerednerd

Mexican Bride Cookies

Mexican Bride Cookies

4.1

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven 350 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix the flour, sugar, salt, and nuts together in a medium bowl. Stir in the vanilla. Either with your hands (my favorite way) or with a pastry cutter, work the butter into the flour mixture until it becomes a ball. Shape the dough into 24 one inch flat circles, and place on a cookie sheet.
  3. 3 Bake for 30 minutes or until they are lightly browned. After they have cooled on a rack, dust them heavily with confectioners' sugar.

By Lana

Original Mexican Flan Napolitano

Original Mexican Flan Napolitano

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place sugar into a 9-inch ring mold and cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until sugar melts and turns golden, about 10 minutes. Watch carefully for syrup to start to change color as it burns easily. Let caramel cool and harden, about 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, eggs, cream cheese, and vanilla extract in a blender; blend until smooth, about 1 minute. Pour mixture over the hard caramel syrup in the tin and cover with aluminum foil. Pierce foil in the center hole of the ring with a knife; peel back foil, leaving hole uncovered for steam to circulate.
  3. 3 Place a metal rack inside a large pot over medium heat. Add water to almost reach the rack; bring to a boil. Place the mold on the rack, cover the pot, and steam until flan is set and firm, about 45 minutes. Unmold flan onto a serving plate and let cool before serving.

By gem

Banana Dulce de Leche Pie (Banana Caramel Pie)

Banana Dulce de Leche Pie (Banana Caramel Pie)

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
180 min
Total
340 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make the dulce de leche: Place the unopened condensed milk can in a saucepan and add water until it comes halfway up the can. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook for 3 hours, adding more water as necessary. Remove from the heat and let cool, 1 to 2 hours.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Make the pie: Stir graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a mixing bowl until well blended. Press crumb mixture evenly into a 9-inch pie plate.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove pie crust from the oven and cool on a wire rack, about 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Open dulce de leche can and pour 1/2 of it (about 3/4 cup) over pie crust. Arrange 1/2 of the bananas in a single layer over dulce de leche. Repeat dulce de leche and banana layers once more.
  6. 6 Beat cream in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Add sugar and vanilla; continue beating until stiff peaks form.
  7. 7 Spoon whipped cream over bananas. Chill pie for at least 1 hour before serving.

By Maria Padin

Sopapilla Cheesecake

Sopapilla Cheesecake

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Beat cream cheese with 1 cup of sugar and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth; set aside.
  3. 3 Unroll the cans of crescent roll dough, and use a rolling pin to shape each sheet into 9x13-inch rectangles. Press one sheet into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Evenly spread cream cheese mixture over dough, then cover with remaining piece of crescent dough, and brush with melted butter. Mix 1/2 cup of sugar with cinnamon in a small bowl; sprinkle evenly over the top of cheesecake.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until the crescent dough has puffed and turned golden brown, about 30 minutes. Allow to cool 10 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.

By SAINTWIC

Fresas con Crema my Way

Fresas con Crema my Way

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
260 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine sliced strawberries and sugar in a bowl, toss to coat, set aside, and let strawberries macerate, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Whip sour cream, table cream, sweetened condensed milk, cream cheese, and vanilla with an electric mixer in a separate bowl until well combined; the mixture will be thin. Gently fold strawberries into the cream mixture.
  3. 3 Refrigerate for 4 hours before serving.

By thedailygourmet

Tres Leches Cake (Three Milks Cake)

Tres Leches Cake (Three Milks Cake)

4.4

Prep
25 min
Cook
20 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8x12-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Separate 5 eggs. Beat egg whites in a large bowl. Add 1 cup sugar slowly to egg whites, beating constantly. Add yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Sift flour over egg mixture and stir until well combined. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutess. Allow to cool completely.
  4. 4 Blend together sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, milk, and 1 tablespoon vanilla. Pour over cooled cake.
  5. 5 Beat 3 egg whites in a clean mixing bowl to soft peaks. Gradually add remaining 1 cup sugar and continue beating until stiff meringue forms. Stir in remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla.
  6. 6 Spread meringue frosting over cake.

By Blanca

Mexican Wedding Cookies

Mexican Wedding Cookies

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Beat butter and sugar in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla and water. Add flour, almonds, and salt; beat on low speed until dough is just combined. Cover and chill for 1 to 3 hours.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Shape chilled dough into 1-inch balls.
  4. 4 Place 2 inches apart onto unlined cookie sheets.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove cookies from the sheets and transfer to wire racks to cool, 20 to 30 minutes.
  6. 6 Place powdered sugar in a shallow bowl. Roll cooled cookies in powdered sugar to coat.
  7. 7 Transfer to an airtight container and store at room temperature.

By Bernie

Sopapilla Cheesecake Pie

Sopapilla Cheesecake Pie

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
170 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.
  3. 3 Unroll crescent roll dough, and use a rolling pin to shape each sheet into a 9x13-inch rectangle.
  4. 4 Press one piece into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  5. 5 Evenly spread cream cheese mixture on top.
  6. 6 Cover with remaining piece of crescent dough.
  7. 7 Mash remaining 3/4 cup sugar, butter, and cinnamon with a fork until combined.
  8. 8 Dot mixture over top of dough.
  9. 9 Bake in the preheated oven until crescent dough has puffed and turned golden brown, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and drizzle with honey. Cool cheesecake completely in the pan for about 2 hours before cutting into 12 squares.

By CandelB

Sopapilla Cheesecake Dessert

Sopapilla Cheesecake Dessert

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Beat the cream cheese with 1 1/2 cups of sugar, and the vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth. Unroll the cans of crescent roll dough, and use a rolling pin to shape the each piece into 9x13 inch rectangles. Press one piece into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture into the baking dish, then cover with the remaining piece of crescent dough.
  3. 3 Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top of the cheesecake. Stir the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar together with the cinnamon in a small bowl, and sprinkle over the cheesecake along with the almonds.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until the crescent dough has puffed and turned golden brown, about 45 minutes. Cool completely in the pan before cutting into 12 squares.

By Shelley

Polvorones de Canele (Cinnamon Cookies)

Polvorones de Canele (Cinnamon Cookies)

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two cookie sheets.
  2. 2 Beat butter and 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth. Stir in vanilla. Combine flour, salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon; stir into butter mixture to form a stiff dough. Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
  3. 3 Mix 1 cup confectioners' sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon together in a shallow bowl. Roll balls in cinnamon mixture to coat; transfer cookies to prepared cookie sheets.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until nicely browned, about 15 to 20 minutes. Cool cookies on wire racks.

By Cathy

Air Fryer Blueberry Chimichangas

Air Fryer Blueberry Chimichangas

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine Neufchatel cheese, sour cream, sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl and beat with an electric hand mixer. Carefully fold in blueberries.
  2. 2 Heat tortillas in a large skillet or directly on the grates of a gas stove until soft and pliable. Place 1/4 cup blueberry mixture down the center of each tortilla. Fold top and bottom of tortillas over the filling, then roll each into a burrito shape. Mist with avocado oil and place in the basket of an air fryer.
  3. 3 Cook chimichangas in the air fryer at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Flip each chimichanga over, mist with cooking spray, and air fry until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes more. Let cool slightly.
  4. 4 Mix sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Spray each chimichanga with avocado oil and roll in cinnamon sugar.

By Yoly

Pumpkin Pie Flan

Pumpkin Pie Flan

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
250 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Melt 1/2 cup sugar in an aluminum loaf pan and heat over medium heat. Continue to cook until it caramelizes, being careful to not burn the sugar. Fill a large pot of water with about 1 inch of water and place over medium heat. Move the aluminum pan into the large pot and set into the water.
  3. 3 Combine the pumpkin pie filling, evaporated milk, condensed milk, eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, vanilla, and allspice in a blender, blend until smooth. Pour the mixture into the loaf pan.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or overnight.
  5. 5 Run a knife along the edge of the loaf pan to loosen the flan. Invert the pan onto a serving plate and tap to release the dessert.

By SR1958

Chocolate Pralines, Mexican Style

Chocolate Pralines, Mexican Style

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Stir white sugar, light brown sugar, evaporated milk, corn syrup, and cocoa powder in a saucepan and bring the mixture to a full rolling boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium low and cook, stirring constantly, until the syrup reaches 220 degrees F (104 degrees C) when measured with a candy thermometer. A small amount of syrup dropped into cold water should form a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface.
  3. 3 Remove pan from heat and stir in marshmallows, vanilla extract, butter, and pecans, beating the candy by hand until creamy and the candy begins to to set up slightly at the edges of the pan, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Drop the warm candy by teaspoons onto the parchment paper; allow room for pralines to spread slightly. Cool the candy thoroughly before serving.

By mintconditionherbfarm

Coricos Sonorenses (Corn Flour Cookies)

Coricos Sonorenses (Corn Flour Cookies)

3.0

Prep
35 min
Cook
45 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat shortening and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Mix in eggs, orange zest, and vanilla.
  2. 2 Combine corn flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and flour in another bowl; stir to combine. Add 1/2 of the flour mixture to the shortening mixture; mix on low speed until combined. Add remaining flour mixture and knead with your hands until dough is combined.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. 4 Roll a small portion of dough into a thin log; pinch the ends together to form a small ring. Place onto an ungreased baking sheet. Repeat with the rest of the dough, placing coricos as closely together on two baking sheets as you like; they do not spread.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until coricos are golden brown all over, about 45 minutes, switching racks halfway through.
  6. 6 Remove from the oven and transfer to wire racks to cool.

By StuffieAnnie

Chocolate Mexican Wedding Cookies

Chocolate Mexican Wedding Cookies

3.9

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl, cream the butter and 1/3 cup confectioner's sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract.
  2. 2 In a separate bowl, combine the flour, ground pecans, 1/2 cup ground chocolate, cinnamon and salt; mix well.
  3. 3 Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture.
  4. 4 Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill 1 to 2 hours, or until firm.
  5. 5 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  6. 6 Shape the dough into 1-inch balls. Place balls 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 15 to 18 minutes, or until the cookies are firm to the touch. Cool 1 minute on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.
  7. 7 For the coating, sift 1/2 cup of the confectioner's sugar and 1/4 cup of the ground cocoa into a shallow bowl. While cookies are still warm, roll them in the coating.

By Karen Ginnis

Coconut Cheese Flan (Flan de Coco y Queso)

Coconut Cheese Flan (Flan de Coco y Queso)

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
70 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Cook sugar in a heavy-duty saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring with a wooden spoon, until melted and golden, about 10 minutes. Carefully pour hot caramel into a 9-inch round, 3-inch deep baking dish; swirl dish to cover bottom and sides. The caramel will harden as it cools.
  3. 3 Combine eggs, cream cheese, and sweetened condensed milk in a blender; blend on high until well combined. Transfer egg mixture to a large bowl. Add cream of coconut, coconut milk, evaporated milk, rum, and vanilla extract to the blender; blend on high until well combined. Add cream of coconut mixture to egg mixture; whisk until well combined. Pour flan mixture into caramel-coated baking dish.
  4. 4 Line a large roasting pan with a damp kitchen towel; place baking dish on the towel. Transfer roasting pan to the preheated oven. Add enough boiling water to roasting pan to come halfway up the sides of the baking dish.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until flan is set and a knife inserted in center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Transfer baking dish to a wire rack to cool. Refrigerate flan until ready to serve.
  6. 6 Run a knife around edges of the baking dish; invert flan onto a serving platter. Spoon any caramel remaining in the baking dish over flan.

By Milly Suazo-Martinez

Flan Mexicano (Mexican Flan)

Flan Mexicano (Mexican Flan)

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
55 min
Total
365 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place sugar into a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until sugar melts and turns a golden amber color, about 10 minutes. Watch carefully once syrup begins to change color because it burns quickly. Carefully pour caramel syrup into a flan mold. Set aside to cool.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place an oven rack in the middle position.
  3. 3 Place sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, eggs, egg yolks, orange juice, orange zest, vanilla, and cornstarch into a blender; blend until smooth, about 1 minute. Pour in cream and pulse several times to incorporate. Pour mixture over cooled caramel syrup in the flan mold.
  4. 4 Line a roasting pan with a damp kitchen towel. Place the filled flan mold carefully on the towel in the roasting pan, then place the roasting pan on the oven rack. Fill the roasting pan with enough boiling water to reach halfway up the sides of the flan mold.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until the center of flan is set but still slightly jiggles when nudged, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  6. 6 To serve, run a sharp paring knife around the inside of the mold to release flan. Place a serving plate on the mold, then flip the mold over. Gently lift the mold to release flan and allow caramel syrup to cascade over custard. Remove the mold.

By Amy Shurts

Marranitos (Mexican Pig-Shaped Cookies)

Marranitos (Mexican Pig-Shaped Cookies)

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Beat brown sugar and shortening together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Beat in 1 egg, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in molasses, baking soda, and cinnamon. Mix in flour until the dough is stiff enough to roll out.
  3. 3 Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into cookies using a pig-shaped cookie cutter. Place cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Brush the tops of the cookies with beaten egg.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until risen and edges are lightly browned, about 15 to 17 minutes. Cool briefly on cookie sheets; serve warm or transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

By Mayson

Biscochitos II

Biscochitos II

4.5

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix together shortening, margarine and sugar with a mixture until well blended. Mix in the rest of the ingredients until smooth.
  3. 3 Roll out on a floured board to 1/2 or 1/4 inch thickness.
  4. 4 Cut into desired shapes and place on baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, about 10 - 12 minutes. Garnish as desired or leave plain.

By Christine J Crabtree

Mexican Brownies

Mexican Brownies

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 12x15-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving about 3 inches of paper overhanging 2 sides to use as handles.
  2. 2 Place butter in a microwave-safe bowl and cook on medium until butter is half melted, about 1 minute. Transfer butter to a large bowl; add sugar and mash until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
  3. 3 Sift flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, and pequin pepper into a medium bowl. Sprinkle in any salt caught in the sifter. Mix flour mixture into butter mixture, stirring to blend well. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool in the pan. Use parchment paper handles to remove brownies for slicing.

By caroliney_

Vegan Tres Leches Cake

Vegan Tres Leches Cake

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
350 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 11x7-inch baking pan.
  2. 2 Mix egg replacer with 1/2 cup water in a bowl. Add sugar and beat with an electric mixer until well combined. Beat in remaining 1/4 cup water, vanilla extract, and coconut extract. Add flour, baking powder, and salt, beating until batter is smooth. Pour into the baking pan.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 28 to 33 minutes. Cool for 1 hour on a wire rack.
  4. 4 Combine sweetened condensed coconut milk, dairy-free heavy whipping cream, cream of coconut, vanilla, and coconut extract in a bowl for the tres leches sauce.
  5. 5 Poke holes into the top of the cooled cake with a skewer. Pour sauce over the cake using a large spoon, allowing it to soak into the holes. Cover and refrigerate until most of the sauce is absorbed, at least 4 hours.

By Yoly

Anise Seed Borrachio Cookies

Anise Seed Borrachio Cookies

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
10 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place rum and anise seeds in a small bowl. Set aside to marinate, preferably overnight.
  2. 2 Beat butter, sugar, and vanilla extract together in a medium bowl until smooth; stir in rum mixture. Whisk in egg. Combine flour, cloves, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; stir into butter mixture until well blended. Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator, about 1 hour.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease baking sheets.
  4. 4 Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to ⅛ inch thickness; cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place cookies on the prepared baking sheets.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown at edges, about 10 minutes. Cool on baking sheets, 3 to 5 minutes, before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

By Ruben Jerez

Capirotada (Mexican Dessert)

Capirotada (Mexican Dessert)

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine water, piloncillo, cinnamon sticks, sugar, vanilla extract, and cloves in a pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook until slightly thickened and reduced to a syrup, about 10 minutes. Remove cinnamon sticks.
  3. 3 Lightly butter each slice of bread. Place slices in a large, flat baking pan.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until toasted, 10 to 15 minutes. Let butter dry.
  5. 5 Grease a 9x13-inch cake pan and add 1/2 of the toasted bread. Sprinkle 1/2 of the Monterey Jack cheese, walnuts, raisins, and apricots over the bread. Drizzle 1/2 of the syrup on top to fully coat the bread. Top with the remaining bread, cheese, walnuts, raisins, apricots, and syrup. Cover with aluminum foil.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until lightly browned and heated through, about 15 minutes more. Serve warm.

By mpatricia25

Mole Pudding

Mole Pudding

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend milk, beans, brown sugar, egg, coffee, cocoa powder, cornstarch, chili powder, and garam masala together in a blender until smooth.
  2. 2 Pour bean mixture into a saucepan over medium heat; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract until shiny and smooth. Pour into dessert bowls.

By Lanilu

Tres Leches (Milk Cake)

Tres Leches (Milk Cake)

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  3. 3 Sift flour and baking powder together; set aside.
  4. 4 Beat sugar and butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until lighter in color and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Add flour mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time, mixing until well blended.
  5. 5 Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Pierce cake all over with a fork; let cool to room temperature.
  7. 7 Mix whole milk, condensed milk, and evaporated milk together in a bowl.
  8. 8 Pour the whole milk, condensed milk, and evaporated milk mixture over the top of the cooled cake and allow to soak in.
  9. 9 Whip cream, remaining 1 cup of sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until thick.
  10. 10 When milk mixture has soaked in, spread cream on top of the cake.
  11. 11 Keep cake refrigerated until ready to serve. Sprinkle ground cinnamon over top of the cake before slicing. Enjoy!

By Stephanie

Eggnog Poke Cake (Tres Leches Style)

Eggnog Poke Cake (Tres Leches Style)

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat an 11x7-inch baking pan with butter.
  2. 2 Beat eggs in a bowl until frothy. Add sugar and continue to beat until thick and creamy, 4 to 5 minutes. Add rum and vanilla extract. Add flour, baking powder, and salt and mix until just combined; do not overbeat. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20 to 23 minutes. Allow to cool.
  4. 4 Combine sweetened condensed milk, eggnog, and rum in a bowl and stir until well combined. Poke holes throughout the cooled cake using a skewer or toothpick. Slowly pour sauce over the cake. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate until sauce is absorbed, at least 2 hours.

By Yoly