Custards and Puddings
3 recipes found
Flan de Coco (Coconut Flan)
Flan, a type of caramel custard and a traditional homemade sweet, is beloved all over Latin America and can be eaten any time of day. And best of all, it’s quite simple to make: The only tricky part is preparing the caramel that coats the bottom of the pan. These days, most recipes call for sweetened condensed cow’s milk, but mine skips the dairy altogether, using two kinds of coconut milk instead.
Gelo di Melone (Sicilian Watermelon Pudding)
Adapted from a recipe by Fabrizia Lanza, this is a traditional Sicilian recipe for a refreshing chilled watermelon dessert, probably originally derived from an Arabic sweet. As there are similar Indian and Persian watermelon confections, it seems a natural finish to this meal. In Sicily, it is typically perfumed with jasmine blossoms. A drop or two of fragrant rose water would be a welcome addition.
Fresas con Crema (Strawberries and Cream)
This classic Mexican dessert features fresh strawberries swimming in sweetened cream that tastes like melted ice cream. It's summer in a cup! Popular throughout Mexico and at Mexican celebrations, fresas con crema is a crowd-pleasing dessert that’s refreshing on a hot summer day and comes together in just 20 minutes. Serve half-portions to yield 8 servings, or double the recipe to generously serve a crowd. Fresas con crema will keep in the refrigerator for up to four days; the chill will also thicken the cream slightly. Try this same cream mixture with other summer fruit like raspberries, golden berries, blueberries, or sweet or tart cherries.