We’ve searched the web for some great Mexican desserts that are easy and delicious! From creamy lemon pie to nutty, coconut candies, you’ll be sure to find one you cannot wait to make. We’ve translated these recipes from Spanish to English for you and added videos to make it easier for you to replicate. This 5 de Mayo, try one or all of the 5 these yummy desserts!
- CARLOTA OR LEMON DESSERT
Receta https://www.pizcadesabor.com/carlota-o-postre-de-limon/
INGREDIENTS
- -1 1/2 packages of Marías biscuits (170 gr each package)
- -1 can evaporated milk 342 ml
- -1 can condensed milk 384 gr
- -1/2 cup lemon juice without seeds
Instructions:
- We are going to use a square mold of approximately 8×8 inches, it depends on how tall you want your dessert.
- Blend the condensed milk and evaporated milk, while they are mixing add the lemon juice little by little until the mixture thickens.
- Now, we are going to add layer by layer in the mold. The first layer is a little bit of the mixture, on top of it a layer of cookies, then a little more of the mixture and so on until the mixture and the cookies are finished.
- We refrigerate for approximately 6 hours or freeze for 2 hours and that’s it!
- You can decorate with lemon, cookie pieces and serve with condensed milk or caramel
2. Michoacan style fruit gaspacho
It can be confused with the traditional gazpacho (with z) from Spain, but gaspacho (with s) is a traditional dish from Michoacan Mexico made with fruit. It can be found on the streets of Morelia, Mich.
Ingredients
- -1 cup Pineapple cut into cubes
- -1 cup Mango cut into cubes
- -1 cup Jicama cut into cubes
- -1 1/2 cup Fresh orange juice
- -1 cup Cotija cheese (optional)
- – Salt
- – Chili powder
1 cup of pineapple is about ¼ of a regular-sized pineapple, 1 cup of mango is equal to one mango, and 1 cup of jicama is about ½ of a medium-sized jicama. I am giving you this information to help you buy the fruit.
Instructions:
- Mix the pineapple, mango, and jicama in a large bowl.
- Serve all the orange juice until it covers all the fruit.
- Cover them and place them in the fridge to cool.
- You can prepare this simple recipe to accompany with chamoy sauce and/or Polvo Miguelito Casero.
3. Raspados Mexicanos
this particular snack is also kid-friendly and perfect to serve at parties!
Ingredients:
- -1 cup of sugar
- -1 cup of water
- -1 envelope (0.14 oz) of powdered fruit mix to make refreshing drinks in your favorite flavor.
- -4 – 6 cups of crushed ice
- -Condensed milk, to taste
Instructions:
- Pour the water and sugar into a small saucepan over medium heat; mix until combined. Cook until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture is slightly thick, about 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from the fire and let cool.
- Add the powdered drink mix packet to the previously made mix
- Fill a few glasses halfway with crushed ice. Bathe the ice with the syrup. Add more crushed ice until the glass is completely covered. Bathe the ice with more syrup.
- Drizzle with condensed milk to taste.
- And that’s it! enjoy your raspado!
Note: They can be made with natural fruit. If you choose a fruit (strawberry, tamarind, red fruits, etc.), it is chopped or pureed, then combined with sugar and water, and then boiled until thick to create a flavorful syrup.
4. Mexican Mangonada
Made with mangoes and chamoy sauce, mangonadas are a spicy frozen drink straight from the streets of Mexico. You can drink them or eat them with a spoon – either way they are equally delicious.
Ingredients:
- -1/2 taza de agua
- -2 tazas de mangos picados y congelados (o 2 tazas de mango fresco y 1 taza de hielos)
- -2 cucharadas de polvo para bebida sabor limonada
- – 1 taza de cubitos de hielo
- – ¼ cup of sugar
- -1/4 taza de salsa de chamoy
tip: chamoy sauce: Similar to hot sauce, chamoy sauce is a bottled sauce found in most Hispanic supermarkets. It’s great with fruit, chips, or nuts.
Instructions:
- Blend the first 3 ingredients in a blender until smooth.
- Add ice cubes; blend on high speed until thick.
- Spoon chamoy sauce into 2 glasses; top with mango mixture.
- Serve the drink immediately.
5. Coconut candies
These nutty, caramelized treats are addictively chewy and delicious!
Ingredients:
- -5 cups of shredded coconut
- -1 cup of Dulce de leche
- -Macadamia nuts
- *Dulce de leche is basically milk and sugar cooked together until thick and caramelized. A can of ready to use dulce de Leche can be found in the baking aisle. But homemade dulce de leche is quite easy to make too!
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Spray an 8-by-8-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
3. In a medium bowl mix coconut, macadamia nuts and dulce de leche until well combined. The mixture is a little on a drier side, but don’t be tempted to add too much dulce de leche.
4. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Moisten your fingers and lightly press the mixture evenly into the pan.
- Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Chill for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares. Serve at room temperature.
*If you don’t like macadamia nuts, you can substitute chopped almonds or omit nuts altogether.
Fiestas by Kristy 