Unique Desserts To Tempt You
Go on, admit it. Part of the fun of eating dessert is because you are giving in. The creamy sweet flavors egg you on until you take another bite. Even though you know you should not, isn’t it fun to discover a new dessert that makes you truly savor every bite?
While no one should give in to temptation every night of the week, there are those special times when we do indulge in some decadent dessert. It is perfectly fine. Everyone needs a treat sometimes. Discovering a new sweet treat is a great reason to indulge ourselves, if only temporarily.
Try some desserts from other cuisines. You can find many easy dessert recipes Mexican style from south of the border. Do not stick with the same old tired recipes; look for something new. If you can put your hands on some real Mexican ingredients, your world of dessert grows exponentially.
One unique ingredient to try is mamey. This cantaloupe-like melon has a wonderful peachy flavor. The fruit can be pureed and strained so you can use it to make an amazing mousse. This simple recipe can be made for any meal. You can also add mamey to pastries like cakes and muffins. It tastes wonderful.
Get some local honey from your farmer’s market and make a honey flan. It is true… it is similar to that same old Mexican flan you get in every Mexican restaurant in town. However, this one contains fresh local honey in the custard and features an incredible honey glaze. If you are a fan of fresh honey, try this dessert. Different honeys will give slightly different flavors. You could also use your honey in a honey spice cake made with flax seed flour. Since it is high in omega-3 fatty acids, this dessert is good for you!
A truly exotic flavor can be gained with tamarind. Tamarind is often used in Asian and Mexican dishes. Why not make some tamarind candy? Nuts are also a Mexican favorite. Candied nuts can be a great treat. You can even use them to top other desserts like bread pudding.
If you like fruit, try some apple fritters. These thin fritters can also be made with bananas or corn. Simply chop up your fruit of choice and add it to the batter. Fry it quickly to produce a crisp fritter that is not greasy. You can serve it with or without syrup.
If you like eggnog, why not try rompope? This Mexican version of eggnog contains almonds, cinnamon, vanilla, rum, egg yolks, sugar, and milk. Rompope can also be used to soak a Tres Leches cake or to make an unusual mousse.
If cookies are your thing, make some orange sugar cookies or Christmas cookies full of jam. Piggy cookies, or cochinitos, are a tasty cookie with the flavors of cinnamon and caramel. Roll out the dough and cut out pig shapes. This is a nice alternative to gingerbread cookies.
As you can see, Mexican cuisine can offer a lot more for dessert than flan and cake. Let yourself indulge once in awhile and explore the sweets from this rich, colorful culture.
If you want to prepare a meal with Cinco de Mayo food, tinga poblana de pollo is a great main dish. It uses chicken thighs, which are usually pretty economical at the market. Cook it with the other ingredients like chilies, onions and chorizo. Serve in bowls.
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