Deserts
Sherry-Cake Dessert
Sherry-Cake Dessert 3/4 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup water4 whole cloves1/2 cup sherry6 to 8 sliced lb, sponge or plain cake slicesPeach segments Boil sugar, water & cloves together for 5 min Cool, then add sherry While syrup cools, arrange cake slices on a large round platter Arrange like flower petals, their ends meeting toward the […]
Lemon Luscious
Lemon Luscious 2 Tbsp butter1 cup granulated sugar3 Tbsp flourJuice & rind of 2 lemons2 egg yolks (save whites)1 cup milk Mix all ingredients together Beat the egg whites until stiff & add to the mixture Bake in a buttered 8-inch square pan set in a pan of water at 350 deg F for 40 […]
Bolitas
Bolitas (Sweet Christmas Tamales) 2 lb hojas (corn husks)2 lb masa1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening1 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup warm water, as needed2 Tbsp cinnamon1 cup dry raisins4 tsps aniseed Soak corn husks in hot water for 20 or 30 min until pliable St& in a pan to let them drain Mix masa with shortening, […]