Originally published July 9, 2017. Updated March 1, 2019 by Analida I am super excited today because I am sharing with you a delicious recipe: Jamaican Toto-Caribbean Coconut Cake. I can’t take the credit because it comes from Cariel, my Jamaican co-worker. Jamaican Toto is a coconut dessert that is very popular in Jamaica. I love…
Desserts & Sweets Recipes
Desserts, one of my favorite food groups. I don't know anyone who doesn't like dessert. Where do those people even live? Well for those of you who do love dessert here's a nice smattering for you to drool on.
This page contains a collection of some of my favorite dessert recipes. They run the gamut from super easy to a bit more involved. I have some awesome French desserts as well as some American favorites like lemon tart. I have also included some family recipes like Aunt Lou's $200 cake recipe.
Some of the desserts like my mini lemon tarts take a short cut. Yes, I cheat by buying the mini tart shells. Oh, confession is indeed good for the soul.
I also have some tropical treats like creamy mango lime bars. These are sweet and tangy at the same time, and they are great for a party, or a summer picnic. I am going to be taking a batch to my next family dinner party.
Go ahead and make one of these. Or make them all, why not?
Irish Butter Cookies
Originally published June 7, 2015. Updated February 16, 2019 by Analida You’ve heard the expression “It’s better with butter”, you can now add Irish to this old saying. Am I exaggerating? No! Irish butter cookies will prove this to you. Irish butter cookies are to die for! They will literally melt in your mouth, thanks…
Polvorones de Limón: Spanish Lime Shortbread Cookies
Originally published November 2015. Updated December 23, 2018 by Analida Polvorones de limón are a Latin take on an old British favorite: shortbread cookies. Buttery and delicious with a hint of lime and dusted with powdered sugar. These are very easy to make and freeze well too. Not your standard Christmas cookie As the holiday season…
No-Bake Flan
Originally published May 2015. Updated December 19, 2018 by Analida This no-bake flan recipe comes to you courtesy of my sister, a fantastic cook. I must admit, I was rather skeptical when she said she was going to make a flan ON THE STOVE. Whoaaa, “this is never going to work” I said (in my head…
The Easiest Shortbread Crust
The arrival of the holidays means being busy busy busy. There’s presents to buy and wrap, decorating the house, and parties to attend. With all the hustle it can be easy to cave to your local grocery store for ready-made desserts. I get it. As much as I love my desserts. I don’t like…
Lebkuchen – German Spice Cookies
Originally published: October 2015 Updated: December 13, 2018 by Analida Lebkucken are a German spice cookie. Traditionally available at Christmas time, they contain cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, citrus peel. Is your mouth watering yet? They are great with a cup of coffee, tea or a cold glass of milk. Lebkuchen are very dunkable. Yum!!! By the way,…
Lithuanian No Bake Cookies – Tinginys
Originally published: November 2017 Updated: December 9, 2018 by Analida I found out about these authentic Lithuanian cookies from two Lithuanian girls, Gierdre and Gerda. They were working at the guest house I stayed in this summer. The two young women were part of an exchange program at Chautauqua Institution. I met up with them one…
Easy Old Fashioned Hard Candy
One of my favorite things to do around the Holidays is making old fashioned hard candy. The house smells so good, and your friends love you for the gift. Two caveats: Cover every square inch of your countertops in newspaper topped with aluminum foil, and line your stove. Wear long pants, closed toed shoes, and…
French Patisserie Fruit Tart
Originally published April 2017. Updated November 2018 by Analida Without a doubt French patisserie fruit tart is among my most favorite desserts. Topped with copious amounts of fruit, I’m being healthy, right? As long as I ignore the cream filling. This dessert wows visually, but it’s not difficult to put together Three parts: shortcrust, cream…
Tarte Normande – French Apple Tart with Custard
Originally published January 2015. Updated September 2018 by Analida. My friend Helene introduced me to the Tarte Normande, a delicious apple dessert baked in a custard. She took it to a gathering and I fell in love with it. It’s a nice alternative to the every day apple pie. Tarte Normand hails from Northwest France,…
The Easiest Peach Crostata – Step by step
Originally published September 2016. Updated August 2018 by Analida. During this marvelous season of peaches, what better dessert to make than a peach crostata. A crostata or galette is a scrumptious, rustic dessert. It’s pie dough wrapped around fresh fruit and baked to golden goodness. In my book, I consider peach crostata a “healthy” dessert, since it’s mostly fruit,…
How to Make Thai Mango Sticky Rice
Mango sticky rice is one of those Thai dishes you HAVE to try. You will be amazed at how such an unlikely duo can make such a decadent dessert. Lately I’ve been on this Thai food kick. It all started when my daughter sent us two books on Thai cooking from her ongoing adventures in…
English Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies
Today’s recipe for English toffee chocolate chunk cookies comes from Bon Apetit magazine, one of my favorite culinary sources. Every month my husband and I anxiously await this lovely publication. So in one of the previous issues there was a recipe for this cookie; we both thought it would be a great idea to share…
Vietnamese Coconut Coffee
In the baking Hanoi summer heat, there is a tasty treat to refresh and give you a nice kick of energy. What is it? Vietnamese coconut coffee! Yes, you read right. Let me tell you all about it. In 2016, during our family’s visit to Hanoi to visit our daughter who lives there, we were…
Traditional Tres Leches Cake
This post for traditional tres leches cake has been sponsored by Nestlé. All opinions are mine alone. #JuntosConNestle A traditional tres leches cake has to be one of my all time favorite desserts. I have loved it ever since I was little. Every time my family and I would go out to dinner, I usually…
