This is one of my favorite desserts because it’s elegant and you will never think of it as one of the most easiest desserts ever. If you think you need to go overboard to impress your guests, think again. This is easily turned into an edible by infusing the heavy cream with herb, straining itContinue reading “Lemon Posset”
Tag Archives: dessert
Flan de coco
Making flan doesn’t need to be a hassle. Of course, I always suggest the freshest and highest quality product as I’m sure it makes a big difference in most recipes but canned products can work too, not everyone can find coconuts and make milk and everything from scratch so this recipe works great for anyoneContinue reading “Flan de coco”
Maraschino Cherries
Have you ever wondered how to make your own maraschino cherries? While making your own homemade maraschino cherries might sound like a time consuming project, the process is surprisingly simple: Soak frozen pitted cherries in a concentrated simple syrup that’s highlighted by lemon juice, vanilla extract, and a bit of almond extract until sweet andContinue reading “Maraschino Cherries”
Strawberry Shortcake Trifle
This is the perfect dessert for summer cookouts, it cools you down, you can make it ahead of time, is delicious and hassle free; plus, no cooking involved!! This kind of dessert is versatile, you can switch what kind of base you use, the fruit and toppings. This is kind of a deconstructed ice creamContinue reading “Strawberry Shortcake Trifle”
Whole Orange Cake
This cake has gone viral lately because it uses the whole orange; most recipes use only juice, zest, or both and usually discard the white part. Because you are using the whole orange, it gives a more orangey flavor; it adds structure to the cake and a slight bitterness that you can barely taste, butContinue reading “Whole Orange Cake”
Whipped Cream
Whipping cream is not rocket science, but when we have guests or during holidays where you want to have the most part already done ahead of time, being able to make a good whipped cream in advance that stays fresh is a good thing. The good news is that there are several ways to makeContinue reading “Whipped Cream”
Tembleque
Tembleque is a traditional Puerto Rican dessert served especially for holidays. It is a velvety coconut custard sprinkled with cinnamon, almost the same flavors of coquito without the booze, and in dessert form. It is a staple in most families since it is so delicious and easy to make. If you haven’t heard of itContinue reading “Tembleque”
Coconut Cream
This is for all of us who live in places where not everything is available and struggle to find it, prefer our food from scratch, and control what goes in it. Coconut cream is delicious and is called for in many recipes, from bread to cocktails; this product is used for so many things andContinue reading “Coconut Cream”
2 Ingredient Biscuits
Many of us love a warm fresh out of oven biscuit from time to time; even though it is not rocket science, it may take some time and ingredients that you may not have in hand all the time. While working on banquets and weddings, biscuits are often an item on menus, especially in family-styleContinue reading “2 Ingredient Biscuits”
Honey Spiced Walnuts
There is no doubt that walnuts and honey are a healthy and delicious addition to your diet; to say that walnuts are a nutritious food is a bit of an understatement. Walnuts provide healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals — and that’s just the beginning of how they may support your health. One ounce (aboutContinue reading “Honey Spiced Walnuts”