Sweets

Figs, Cheese and Dulce de Leche Tarts (Pasteles de Brevas, Queso y Arequipe)

9 comments February 3, 2012

Do you remember these Colombian-style figs? The other day I made a huge batch of them and I had too many to eat, so I made this tart with what I had left over. It was easy to prepare and really, really good. Buen provecho!

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Torta de Arequipe (Dulce de Leche Cake)

9 comments January 25, 2012

For me nothing beats dulce de leche, or arequipe, in a dessert, not even chocolate The truth is, my favorite way to eat dulce de leche is with a spoon directly from the container. Now that makes me happy just thinking about it!

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Flan de Limón (Lime Flan)

11 comments January 22, 2012

I love making variations of the classic Vanilla Flan. This time I decided to make it with one of my absolute favorite ingredients, limes. I wasn’t sure how it would turn out, but it was a success! Fresh, creamy and absolutely delicious, the perfect ending to any meal! Buen provecho!

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Brevas con Arequipe (Colombian-Style Figs Stuffed with Dulce de Leche)

4 comments January 19, 2012

Brevas con Arequipe are a popular dessert in Colombia and a favorite in my family. My grandmother and mom made these as far back as I can remember. Mamita used to make pounds of Brevas con Arequipe and keep them in glass containers and give them to her kids to take home. This will be [...]

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Lime Cake with Sweet Condensed Milk Frosting

11 comments January 2, 2012

I don’t bake often so you won’t find all that many cake, cookie or pie recipes on my blog. And when I do bake, I make mostly simple cake and pastry recipes. For those like me who are not great bakers, trust me, this is a delicious and easy to make cake recipe. I love [...]

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Pineapple and Coconut Crisp

7 comments December 26, 2011

This Pineapple and Coconut Crisp is comforting, warming and absolutely delicious. Nothing like eating a delicious homemade crisp when it’s is cold outside. Buen provecho!

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Dulce de Brevas (Colombian-Style Figs with Syrup)

9 comments December 18, 2011

Every year, when I start decorating my house for the holidays, I get homesick and miss being with my family, laughing, dancing, cooking and eating delicious Colombian food. That’s the disadvantage of living so far away from Colombia, but I am happy to be able to offer my family here in the United States and [...]

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