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Category Archives: Dessert

Mazamorra morada // Peruvian purple pudding

A recipe for mazamorra morada, Peruvian purple pudding. This traditional dessert uses purple corn as a base and isView full post »

Gooey peanut butter and banana sandwich

A grilled and gooey peanut butter and banana sandwich. Need I say more?View full post »

Mexican hot chocolate with cointreau + whipped cream

Mexican Hot Chocolate with Cointreau + Whipped Cream

A super easy recipe for boozy Mexican hot chocolate spiked with Cointreau, an orange liqueur and homemade whipped creamView full post »

Crema volteada

Crema Volteada

Crema volteada is a Peruvian flan that is creamy and delicious with just a touch of sweetness.View full post »

El Salvadorian Quesadilla Cake

My Mom’s Quesadilla Cake Recipe

A recipe for El Salvadorian quesadilla cake that is easy to prepare and deliciously moist. This is a sweet and slightlyView full post »

Irish porridge with whiskey

Sticky Irish Porridge with Dark Brown Sugar + Whiskey

A bowl of soul-warming delights, this Irish porridge marries with sweet, sticky brown sugar and whiskey to create aView full post »

King's Hawaiian vanilla bean bread pudding with spiced rum gooey sauce

King’s Hawaiian Vanilla Bean Bread Pudding with Spiced Rum Gooey Sauce

A royal treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Rich and custardy, this bread pudding is filled with a spicedView full post »

Grandpa's orange chiffon cake

Grandpa’s Orange Chiffon Cake

A light and fluffy orange chiffon cake ubiquitous to Peruvian afternoon tea. This is my grandpa’s traditionalView full post »

Pionono: Peruvian Cake Roll with Homemade Dulce de Leche

A traditional Peruvian cake roll filled with a healthy slathering of homemade dulce de leche and topped with powderedView full post »

Artichokie Turns One

My blog’s one year anniversary plus a recipe for Chai-scented cheesecake with almond butter crust.View full post »

Dulce de Leche and Almond Granola Shards

Sticky sweet and good for you? Yes, please! Change up your standard granola recipe by including dulce de leche for aView full post »

St. Patrick’s Day: Guinness Chocolate Bread Pudding, Dark Sauce, Vanilla Bean and Brown Sugar Ice Cream

If you love Guinness as much as I do, this is a must-try for you this St. Patrick’s Day! Dark and stormy on theView full post »

Cardamom-Spiced Apple and White Cheddar Cupcakes with Whipped Butter Frosting and Golden Syrup

Looking for something different? Here’s a savory cupcake laced with granny smith apple, white cheddar, andView full post »

Sweet Treats & Sweet Friends: Sweet & Salty Dark Fudge Brownies with Pretzel Bites and Peanut Butter Frosting + Food Blogger Awards!

An ode to my fabulous food blogger friends and a decadent sweet/salty dessert. Pull up a couple chairs, call yourView full post »

Panettone Bread Pudding with Dulce de Leche Sauce

Do you have leftover panettone bread laying around in your kitchen? This recipe is a must-try! Sticky, sweet, deliciousView full post »