Flan is a typical Mexican dessert similar to Crème Caramel with a hard caramel crust on top. This recipe incorporates Cajeta (Dulce de Leche) for a delicious and rich flavour. DIRECTIONS: Melt sugar in a pot over low heat. Once melted, pour in a 16 in cake tin. Add eggs, evaporated milk, Cajeta and vanilla […]
Buñuelos (bu’welos) are a typical sweet snack in most Latin American countries. Made from a simple, wheat- based yeast dough that is fried and sweetened with cinnamon sugar; they are considered an essential dish in Mexican cuisine. Directions: 1. In a heavy-bottomed frying pan, heat up your oil to a medium-high heat (The point where […]
During the celebrations of Easter and Holy Week in Mexico, the streets outside the churches are filled with street vendors selling all kind of Mexican delicacies. One of my favourite has always been CHURROS! Directions: 1. In a large bowl mix Maseca, flour, baking powder, salt and eggs. 2. Add the hot water and mix […]
Almost a cross between a scone and a crumpet and are delicious filled with anything from chocolate to cajeta, to a drizzle of agave syrup.
A sopapilla (soap/pah/pee/ya) is a soft, sweet light dough, flash-fried to puff up into a hollow pillow, drizzled with honey and served hot.
