Deserts

Flaming Bananas

Flaming Bananas (Platanos Flameados) 4 large scoop rich vanilla or coffee ice cream10 ripe finger bananas or 4 regular size bananas1/4 cup butter or margarine1/4 cup piloncillo or brown sugar1/2 cup fresh orange juice2 Tbsp fresh lime juice2 Tbsp coffee-flavored liqueur1/4 cup golden rum Place 1 scoop ice cream in each of 4 dessert dishes; […]

Mexican Chocolate Cake

Mexican Chocolate Cake Source: Bon Appetit, February 1995 Cake2 cups granulated sugar 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsps cinnamon 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 large eggs, beaten to blend 1 1/2 tsps vanilla extract Frosting1/2 cup […]

Navajo Peach Pudding

Navajo Peach Pudding 1/2 cup honey1 lb fresh peaches, pitted & peeled1 package unflavored gelatine1 cup water1 cup whipping cream In a food processor, puree the honey & peaches together Set aside In a small saucepan, mix together the water & gelatin & let st& 1 min Over medium-low heat, stir mixture until the gelatin […]