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Carlota de Limón (Mexican Lime Icebox Cake)

Carlota de Limón (Mexican Lime Icebox Cake)

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
375 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine evaporated milk, condensed milk, and lime juice in a bowl; whisk until mixture is thick and smooth.
  2. 2 Line a glass bowl or trifle dish with Maria cookies and cover them with a generous layer of the milk mixture. Add another layer of biscuits and milk. Continue the layering, ending with a layer of the milk mixture.
  3. 3 Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, but better if overnight. Remove from the fridge just before serving.

By Chapita

Postre de Limon (Mexican Lime Dessert)

Postre de Limon (Mexican Lime Dessert)

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
320 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and lime juice together in a bowl with an electric mixer until well blended.
  2. 2 Arrange a single layer cookies in the bottom of a small baking dish; cover with a layer of milk mixture. Repeat layers, ending with milk mixture. Cover baking dish with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, 5 hours to overnight.
  3. 3 Cut into squares; garnish with lime zest.

By princesa

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

Flan de Naranja (Orange Flan)

Flan de Naranja (Orange Flan)

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Fill a baking dish half way with hot water for the water bath.
  2. 2 Heat sugar and water in a heavy-based saucepan over medium-low heat; constantly swirl the sugar mixture in the pan until sugar dissolves and turns into a golden-brown caramel syrup, about 10 minutes. Watch carefully, as sugar burns easily. Pour melted caramel into a shallow baking dish and gently tilt dish to coat the bottom with caramel.
  3. 3 Mix egg yolks, condensed milk, evaporated milk, orange juice, and orange zest in a large oven-safe bowl; gently pour custard over caramel in baking dish. Cover the flan with foil to prevent a skin forming on top, if you like.
  4. 4 Set bowl into the water bath and bake in the preheated oven until until flan has set but still jiggles slightly when moved, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Allow flan to cool to room temperature, then remove foil, and place flan in the fridge to chill, about 2 hours.
  5. 5 Run a knife around the edges of the flan to loosen from dish; turn flan onto a rimmed serving plate to release custard and let caramel sauce flow over the flan.

By Allrecipes Member

Arroz con Leche (Mexican Rice Pudding)

Arroz con Leche (Mexican Rice Pudding)

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water and cinnamon stick in a saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil and cook until cinnamon releases its color and flavor, about 5 minutes. Add rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Gradually add whole milk to rice, then evaporated milk. Stir in sugar. Cook uncovered until sugar is dissolved and mixture has thickened, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Serve warm or cold. Sprinkle each portion with ground cinnamon.

By rorozco

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

Easy Chili Relleno Casserole

Easy Chili Relleno Casserole

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Split chiles open and spread half of the chiles into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Layer with Cheddar cheese and top with remaining canned chiles. Whisk eggs, flour, and evaporated milk together in a bowl; pour mixture over chiles and cheese.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 30 minutes; remove casserole, and top with Monterey Jack cheese. Pour green enchilada sauce over the top; return to the oven and bake until cheese is melted, about 15 more minutes.

By Monya Heath Williams

Mexican Hot Chocolate Atole Champurrado

Mexican Hot Chocolate Atole Champurrado

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
22 min
Total
27 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 2 cups water and cinnamon in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil; let boil for 7 minutes. Drop in chocolate tablet and stir until dissolved, 5 to 6 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 2 minutes more.
  2. 2 Combine cornstarch and cold water in a small container with a lid; shake until mixed well.
  3. 3 Stir evaporated milk and sugar into the chocolate mixture in the saucepan. Add cornstarch mixture and stir well. Increase heat to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.

By naedwards

Chicken Mexicala

Chicken Mexicala

4.1

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium saucepan, saute onion and green chile peppers until tender. Stir in chicken, then milk and soup. Heat through, mix well and set aside.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 In a small skillet, saute tortillas a few at a time until soft. Cut tortillas into quarters, then line a 9x13 inch baking dish with 1/2 of the tortillas. Spread 1/2 of the chicken mixture over the tortillas, then layer with remaining tortillas and remaining chicken mixture. Finally, sprinkle with cheese.
  4. 4 Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

By SAMME

Chocolate Atole

Chocolate Atole

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk water and masa harina together in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Add milk and cinnamon. Continue stirring until thick and bubbly. Add evaporated milk, chocolate, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Cook and stir until chocolate and sugar are just melted, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and pour into mugs. Serve hot.

By radergirl1

Almond Conchas

Almond Conchas

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
160 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine milk, evaporated milk, sugar, 1/3 cup canola oil, marzipan, and salt in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 50 seconds. Mix in egg, then yeast. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Add 3 cups flour and mix well. Add enough of the remaining flour to bring dough together. Knead dough in the bowl until pliable, 5 to 6 minutes. Move dough to one side and grease bowl with 1/2 teaspoon oil. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and set aside until dough doubles in size, about 1 hour.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, make topping. Combine sugar and butter in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on low speed for 1 minute. Increase speed to high and continue beating. Add marzipan, almond extract, and salt; beat until creamy. Add flour and beat until combined and pliable. Cover bowl and set aside.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  5. 5 Cut dough into 20 pieces. Shape into semi-flat rolls. Arrange them in the baking pan.
  6. 6 Cut topping mixture into 20 equal pieces. Place each piece between 2 sheets of parchment paper and press into a 2-inch circle. Place 1 circle over each roll. Use a butter knife to score the tops in a decorative pattern.
  7. 7 Cover baking pan with plastic wrap. Let rise until doubled, 45 to 55 minutes.
  8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and golden, about 18 minutes.

By Kannika

Quick and Easy Horchata

Quick and Easy Horchata

3.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water and cinnamon stick in a pitcher. Set aside.
  2. 2 Combine condensed milk, evaporated milk, rice flour, ground cinnamon, and sugar in a blender; blend on high speed for 1 to 2 minutes until well blended.
  3. 3 Add milk mixture to pitcher of water and stir until fully incorporated. Serve over ice or chilled.

By MamaGee805

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

Taco Macaroni Skillet

Taco Macaroni Skillet

3.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook beef in a large skillet, stirring frequently, until brown; drain.
  2. 2 Stir in water, tomatoes with juice, chiles, and seasoning mix. Cook until mixture comes to a boil.
  3. 3 Add pasta; return to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 14 to 16 minutes or until pasta is tender.
  4. 4 Stir in evaporated milk. Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 cup cheese. Sprinkle remaining cheese over top. Cover; let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

By Ortega

Mango Pudding (Flan de Mango)

Mango Pudding (Flan de Mango)

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fill a large, shallow baking pan with about 1 1/2 inches water.
  2. 2 In an 8x13 inch aluminum baking pan over medium heat, mix the sugar and lemon juice. Cook and stir until caramelized. Remove from heat, and blend in mango, sweetened condensed milk, cornstarch, rum, evaporated milk, eggs, and salt.
  3. 3 Set pan with the mango mixture into the pan with water. Place in the preheated oven, and bake 45 minutes, or until firm. Cool before turning out onto a platter.

By Rossana

Hot Mexican Spinach Dip

Hot Mexican Spinach Dip

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a medium baking dish, mix together salsa, chopped spinach, Monterey Jack cheese, cream cheese, evaporated milk, black olives, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Bake mixture in the preheated oven 12 to 15 minutes, or until bubbly.

By Linda

Chili Relleno Casserole

Chili Relleno Casserole

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Evenly layer poblano peppers from 1 can in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  3. 3 Sprinkle with 1/2 of the Jack and Cheddar cheeses, then cover with remaining poblano peppers.
  4. 4 Mix eggs, evaporated milk, and flour together in a bowl; if mixture is too thick, you can add 1/2 cup milk to thin to desired consistency. Pour over chiles.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Pour enchilada sauce evenly over the top; continue baking for 15 more minutes.
  6. 6 Turn broiler on. Sprinkle top with remaining Jack and Cheddar cheeses. Place under the broiler until cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
  7. 7 Serve and enjoy!

By CLARISSA2

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

Tres Leches Cake with Dulce de Leche

Tres Leches Cake with Dulce de Leche

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
125 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and dust with flour.
  2. 2 Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until foamy. Add 1/4 cup sugar gradually, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form and sugar is completely dissolved.
  3. 3 Beat egg yolks in a separate bowl until creamy. Add remaining 1/4 cup sugar and continue beating until pale yellow and creamy. Fold into egg whites until incorporated.
  4. 4 Mix together flour and baking powder in a small bowl until well combined. Fold into egg mixture until incorporated; mix in lime zest. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, about 30 minutes. Turn off the oven and keep cake in the oven for 15 minutes more.
  6. 6 Mix together condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream in a medium bowl until well combined.
  7. 7 Poke cake several times across the top with a fork. Pour milk mixture over cake. Refrigerate for 1 hour to allow milk mixture to soak in. Spread dulce de leche on top.

By Fioa

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

Sweet Mexican Corn Cake

Sweet Mexican Corn Cake

3.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10x15-inch baking pan. Sift the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together into a bowl. Set aside.
  2. 2 Beat the butter and sugar together with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Blend the eggs into the mixture one at a time. Stir the condensed milk and evaporated milk into the mixture. Add the flour mixture and mix until just incorporated. Fold the corn kernels into the batter, mixing just enough to evenly combine. Pour the batter into prepared pan.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

By gem

How to Make Tres Leches Cake

How to Make Tres Leches Cake

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
255 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously grease a 10x15-inch baking dish with shortening.
  2. 2 Beat together cake mix, cold water, eggs, oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla in a large bowl with an electric mixer until very smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish. Smooth the top, shake the dish, and tap lightly on the counter 2 or 3 times to eliminate air bubbles.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of cake comes out clean, about 22 minutes. Let cake cool in the dish for at least 30 minutes. Poke holes all over cake with a bamboo skewer or the handle of a wooden spoon.
  4. 4 Whisk together condensed milk, evaporated milk, and half-and-half in a large bowl until well combined; slowly pour milk mixture all over the top of cake and allow to soak in. Wrap cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours to overnight.
  5. 5 Beat together cream, sugar, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy; spoon over cake slices to serve.

By John Mitzewich

Chocolate Tres Leches Cake

Chocolate Tres Leches Cake

4.9

Prep
35 min
Cook
35 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan.
  2. 2 Beat cake mix, chocolate milk, canola oil, eggs, and espresso powder together in a large bowl with an electric hand mixer on a low speed until dry ingredients are moistened. Increase speed to medium and continue beating another 2 minutes; pour into prepared pan.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Remove cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan until it is no longer hot to the touch. While the cake is still warm, poke lots of holes all over the cake with a small skewer or a fork.
  4. 4 Whisk sweetened condensed milk, half-and-half, evaporated milk, and 3 tablespoons cocoa powder together in a bowl until cocoa is mostly incorporated into the liquid; slowly pour chocolate milk mixture evenly over cake. Allow cake to cool completely as liquid soaks into it.
  5. 5 Sift confectioners' sugar and cocoa powder together in a bowl.
  6. 6 Beat heavy whipping cream in a stand mixer on medium speed for about 1 minute. While continuing to mix, add sugar-and-cocoa mixture to cream in 2 batches, allowing the first to incorporate before adding the second. Increase mixer speed to medium-high; beat until soft peaks form and the cream is thickened and spreadable. Spread chocolate whipped cream on cake to serve.

By MrsFisher0729

Pastel de Tres Leches (Three Milk Cake)

Pastel de Tres Leches (Three Milk Cake)

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10x15-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Make the cake: Beat egg whites in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar until mixture is glossy. Beat in egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Reduce the speed to medium and mix in flour, about 1 tablespoon at a time. Mix in milk, baking powder, and vanilla. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Make the tres leches: Combine condensed milk, evaporated milk, and cream in a blender. Pulse several times until well blended.
  5. 5 Pour tres leches over cake. Cover and refrigerate until cake is cold and all liquid has been absorbed at least 1 hour.
  6. 6 Cut chilled cake into 12 squares. Top each serving with a dollop of whipped cream and a few sliced strawberries.

By Patty Valle Kafati

Vanilla and Chocolate Conchas

Vanilla and Chocolate Conchas

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl; stir in 2 cups flour, ¾ cup sugar, evaporated milk, lard, egg, cinnamon, and salt. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough of the remaining 2 cups flour until dough is easy to handle.
  2. 2 Turn concha dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Place in a large greased bowl and turn to coat so greased side faces up. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 ½ hours.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, beat ⅔ cup sugar and butter together in a bowl until light and fluffy. Stir in 1 cup flour until mixture is the consistency of coarse crumbs; divide topping dough into 2 equal parts and place each in a bowl. Stir cocoa powder into 1 part and vanilla extract into remaining part.
  4. 4 Divide chocolate topping dough into 4 small balls; roll each into a flat circle. Repeat with vanilla topping dough.
  5. 5 Punch down concha dough; divide into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball; place on a greased baking sheet. Place a vanilla or chocolate topping circle on each dough ball, smoothing it over the top. Make 5 or 6 shallow cuts across circles to form a shell pattern. Cover and let rise until doubled in volume, about 45 minutes.
  6. 6 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned around the edges, 15 to 20 minutes.

By Amanda Zepeda

Conchas (Mexican Sweet Bread)

Conchas (Mexican Sweet Bread)

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
145 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 To make the bread: combine warm water and yeast in a large bowl; let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Mix in 2 cups flour, milk, 3/8 cup sugar, ⅓ cup melted butter, egg, and salt until combined.
  4. 4 Gradually mix in remaining 2 cups flour and ½ teaspoon cinnamon until dough comes together.
  5. 5 Turn dough out onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6 to 8 minutes. Place in a large greased bowl; turn dough to coat.
  6. 6 Cover; let dough rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  7. 7 Meanwhile, make the topping: Beat ⅔ cup sugar and ½ cup butter in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  8. 8 Stir in 1 cup flour until a thick paste forms.
  9. 9 Divide paste in half; place each half in separate bowls. Stir 2 teaspoons cinnamon into one half and vanilla extract into other half.
  10. 10 Divide dough into 12 equal pieces; shape into balls and place 3 inches apart onto a greased cookie sheet.
  11. 11 Divide each topping paste into 6 balls; pat each until flat. Place flattened topping circles onto dough balls, patting down lightly. Cut grooves in topping like a seashell using a knife.
  12. 12 Cover; let dough balls rise until doubled in volume, about 45 minutes.
  13. 13 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  14. 14 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden brown, about 20 minutes.

By MelissaAmador

Tres Leches Cake

Tres Leches Cake

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
45 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9-inch springform pan with floured cooking spray.
  2. 2 Beat 3/4 cup sugar and egg yolks in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until light in color and doubled in volume. Stir in flour, milk, baking powder, and vanilla.
  3. 3 Beat egg whites in a glass or metal bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar, continuing to beat until medium peaks form. Fold 1/3 of the egg white mixture into the egg yolk mixture to lighten it. Fold in remaining egg whites, then pour batter into the prepared pan.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until a cake tester inserted into the middle comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Loosen the edges with a knife, then remove the sides. Let cake cool completely on the wire rack, about 20 more minutes.
  5. 5 Invert cake onto a deep serving plate and remove the pan bottom. Pierce the cake all over with a two-pronged meat fork or a cake tester.
  6. 6 Make the filling and topping: Mix condensed milk, evaporated milk, and 1/4 cup whipping cream together in a bowl. Measure 1 cup milk mixture and refrigerate for another use. Slowly pour remaining milk mixture over the cake until absorbed.
  7. 7 Pour remaining whipping cream into a chilled glass or metal bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until it thickens and reaches spreading consistency. Spread whipped cream over cake and garnish with cherries.
  8. 8 If not serving immediately, refrigerate until ready to serve.

By Monica Jimenez

Mexican Tres Leches Cake (Pastel de 3 Leches)

Mexican Tres Leches Cake (Pastel de 3 Leches)

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
50 min
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter and flour a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. 2 Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until foamy. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Clean beaters.
  3. 3 Beat egg yolks in a separate bowl until creamy. Add remaining 1/4 cup sugar and continue beating until pale yellow. Fold egg yolks into egg white mixture using a spatula. Sift in flour and carefully fold into the batter; mix in zest of 1 lime. Pour batter into the prepared springform pan.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until edges pull away from the sides of the pan, about 30 minutes. Turn off oven but keep cake in the closed oven for an additional 20 minutes.
  5. 5 Prepare the '3 milks' while cake is resting in the oven. Combine condensed milk, evaporated milk, 1 cup heavy cream, and amaretto liqueur in a blender; blend until well combined.
  6. 6 Remove the cake from the springform pan and and place on a serving plate. Pierce the cake several times across the top with a fork. Pour the '3 milks' mixture over the cake. Refrigerate cake until cool and milk mixture has soaked in, about 1 hour.
  7. 7 Beat 1 cup heavy cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Garnish the top of the cake with whipped cream, peach slices, and 1 teaspoon lime zest.

By mega