Help me out....Mexican style dessert

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  • AngelsKisses75
    AngelsKisses75 Posts: 595 Member
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    Sorry I do not know what happened. :embarassed:
  • AngelsKisses75
    AngelsKisses75 Posts: 595 Member
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    Sorry I do not know what happened :embarassed:
  • AngelsKisses75
    AngelsKisses75 Posts: 595 Member
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    I am so sorry I hope they quit reposting! :embarassed: :frown:
  • AngelsKisses75
    AngelsKisses75 Posts: 595 Member
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    I wish there was a way to delete these. I feel awful. At least I can go in and edit them. I hope this is the last repost. 399-gingerbread-root-exploit-discovered-smiley-doh.gif
  • Mariposa187
    Mariposa187 Posts: 344 Member
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    Tropical fruit salad with mexican cream offered as a topper.

    Grilled mango.

    Fruit (especially mangos and melons) with chile and lime (If you have the stores around, Tajín is great for this).


    My husband is Mexican and they eat this alllll the time! Tajin in the best chile we have tried so far. It really does help curve the sweet tooth with a spicy kick! :)
  • DHalaby73
    DHalaby73 Posts: 980 Member
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    Mexican Chocolate Soufflés

    YIELD: 8 servings

    COURSE: Desserts, Puddings/Custards

    Ingredients
    Cooking spray
    3 tablespoons granulated sugar
    1/2 cup granulated sugar
    1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
    2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    1/8 teaspoon salt
    1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)
    3/4 cup fat-free milk
    3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    1 teaspoon coffee-flavored liqueur (such as Kahlúa)
    1 large egg yolk
    1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
    6 large egg whites
    2 tablespoons granulated sugar
    Powdered sugar (optional)

    Preparation
    Preheat oven to 375°.
    Coat 8 (6-ounce) ramekins with cooking spray; sprinkle with 3 tablespoons granulated sugar.

    Combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar, cocoa, flour, cinnamon, salt, and pepper, if desired, in a medium saucepan. Gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; add chocolate, stirring with a whisk until smooth. Place chocolate mixture in a large bowl; stir in vanilla, liqueur, and egg yolk.

    Place the cream of tartar and egg whites in another large bowl; beat with a mixer at high speed until foamy. Add 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Gently stir one-third of egg white mixture into chocolate mixture; gently fold in remaining egg white mixture. Spoon evenly into ramekins; sharply tap ramekins 2 or 3 times on counter to level. Place ramekins on a baking sheet.

    Bake at 375° for 30 minutes or until puffy and set. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired. Serve immediately

    Amount per serving
    Calories: 178
    Calories from fat: 28%
    Fat: 5.6g
    Saturated fat: 2.7g
    Monounsaturated fat: 1.9g
    Polyunsaturated fat: 0.2g
    Protein: 5.3g
    Carbohydrate: 30.7g
    Fiber: 1.9g
    Cholesterol: 26mg
    Iron: 0.9mg
    Sodium: 90mg
    Calcium: 41mg
  • DHalaby73
    DHalaby73 Posts: 980 Member
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    Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding)

    YIELD: 8 servings

    COURSE: Desserts, Puddings/Custards

    Ingredients
    1 1/4 cups packed dark brown sugar
    1 1/4 cups water
    2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks
    4 1/2 cups (1/2-inch) cubed French bread (about 8 ounces)
    1/4 cup golden raisins
    1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
    2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
    Cooking spray
    3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese

    Preparation
    Combine first 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes. Discard cinnamon sticks.

    Combine bread, raisins, almonds, and butter in a large bowl. Drizzle with warm sugar syrup, tossing gently to coat. Spoon mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with cheese. Cover with foil; chill 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.


    Preheat oven to 350°.

    Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes or until cheese is golden brown. Serve warm

    Amount per serving
    Calories: 313
    Calories from fat: 27%
    Fat: 9.3g
    Saturated fat: 4.4g
    Monounsaturated fat: 3.6g
    Polyunsaturated fat: 0.9g
    Protein: 5.8g
    Carbohydrate: 52.6g
    Fiber: 1.4g
    Cholesterol: 19mg
    Iron: 1.6mg
    Sodium: 289mg
    Calcium: 140mg
  • DHalaby73
    DHalaby73 Posts: 980 Member
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    Mexican Chocolate Cream Pie

    YIELD: 8 servings (serving size: 1 slice)
    HANDS-ON: 35 MINUTES
    TOTAL: 4 HOURS

    COURSE: Desserts, Pies/Pastries

    Ingredients
    Crust:
    1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 cookie sheets), divided
    2 tablespoons sugar
    1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    1/8 teaspoon salt
    2 tablespoons egg white
    2 tablespoons butter, melted
    Cooking spray
    Filling:
    1/2 cup sugar
    2 tablespoons cornstarch
    1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
    1/4 teaspoon instant espresso powder
    1/8 teaspoon salt
    1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
    1 large egg
    1 large egg yolk
    1 3/4 cups 2% reduced-fat milk
    2 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
    1 1/2 cups frozen reduced-calorie whipped topping, thawed

    Preparation
    1. Preheat oven to 375°.
    2. To prepare the crust, reserve 1 tablespoon crumbs for topping. Combine the remaining crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar, cinnamon, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a bowl, stirring well. Stir in egg white and butter. Press crumb mixture into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch pie plate coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 9 minutes or until lightly toasted; cool completely on a wire rack.
    3. To prepare filling, combine 1/2 cup sugar and the next 7 ingredients (through egg yolk) in a bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Place the milk in a medium, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat; cook until milk reaches 180° or until tiny bubbles form around edge (do not boil). Gradually add hot milk to egg mixture, stirring constantly with a whisk. Return milk mixture to pan; cook over medium heat 10 minutes or until thick and bubbly, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add chocolate; stir until smooth.
    4. Place pan in a large ice-filled bowl for 10 minutes or until mixture cools, stirring occasionally. Spoon filling into crust, and cover surface of filling with plastic wrap. Chill for 3 hours or until set; remove plastic wrap. Spread the whipped topping over filling; sprinkle with reserved cracker crumbs


    Amount per serving
    Calories: 278
    Fat: 10.3g
    Saturated fat: 5.8g
    Monounsaturated fat: 2.8g
    Polyunsaturated fat: 1g
    Protein: 5g
    Carbohydrate: 42.1g
    Fiber: 1.3g
    Cholesterol: 57mg
    Iron: 1.5mg
    Sodium: 231mg
    Calcium: 81mg
  • DHalaby73
    DHalaby73 Posts: 980 Member
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    Tres Leches Cake

    YIELD: 12 servings (serving size: 1 slice)
    COURSE: Desserts, Cakes/Frostings

    Ingredients
    Cake:
    Cooking spray
    1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    4 large egg whites
    2/3 cup sugar
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    3 large eggs
    2/3 cup all-purpose flour
    Milk Mixture:
    1 cup half-and-half
    1 (14-ounce) can fat-free sweetened condensed milk
    1 (12-ounce) can fat-free evaporated milk
    Meringue:
    3 large egg whites
    1 cup sugar
    1/3 cup water
    1 teaspoon lemon rind
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Preparation
    Preheat oven to 350°.

    To prepare cake, coat a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray; dust with 1 tablespoon flour.
    Place salt and 4 egg whites in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add 2/3 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Place 1 teaspoon vanilla and eggs in a large bowl; beat until thick and pale (about 3 minutes). Gently fold egg white mixture into egg mixture. Lightly spoon 2/3 cup flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Gently fold flour into egg mixture. Spoon batter into prepared dish. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until cake springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool 5 minutes in pan on a wire rack.

    To prepare the milk mixture, combine the half-and-half, condensed milk, and evaporated milk. Pierce the entire top of cake with a fork, and pour the milk mixture over the cake.

    To prepare meringue, beat 3 egg whites with a mixer at high speed until foamy. Combine 1 cup sugar and 1/3 cup water in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook, without stirring, until candy thermometer registers 238°. Pour hot sugar syrup in a thin stream over egg whites, beating at high speed. Stir in rind and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Spread over cake


    Amount per serving
    Calories: 309
    Calories from fat: 11%
    Fat: 3.9g
    Saturated fat: 1.9g
    Monounsaturated fat: 1.2g
    Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4g
    Protein: 9.7g
    Carbohydrate: 58.5g
    Fiber: 0.2g
    Cholesterol: 68mg
    Iron: 0.7mg
    Sodium: 171mg
    Calcium: 197mg
  • DHalaby73
    DHalaby73 Posts: 980 Member
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    Dulce de Leche

    YIELD: 2/3 cup (serving size: about 1 tablespoon)

    COURSE: Sauces/Condiments

    Ingredients
    1 (14-ounce) can fat-free sweetened condensed milk

    Preparation
    Preheat oven to 400°.
    Pour the sweetened condensed milk into a 9-inch pie plate, and cover with foil. Place the pie plate in a shallow roasting pan.

    Add enough hot water to the pan to come halfway up the sides of the pie plate. Bake the milk at 400° for 1 1/2 hours, adding additional water as needed.

    Remove the pie plate from the water. Uncover, and stir milk with a whisk until smooth

    Amount per serving
    Calories: 112
    Calories from fat: 0.0%
    Fat: 0.0g
    Saturated fat: 0.0g
    Monounsaturated fat: 0.0g
    Polyunsaturated fat: 0.0g
    Protein: 3.1g
    Carbohydrate: 24.4g
    Fiber: 0.0g
    Cholesterol: 5mg
    Iron: 0.0mg
    Sodium: 41mg
    Calcium: 102mg
  • abyt42
    abyt42 Posts: 1,358 Member
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    I'm seconding flan: it's super easy, very tasty, and not horrible, calorie-wise.
  • DHalaby73
    DHalaby73 Posts: 980 Member
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    Flan

    YIELD: 8 servings (serving size: 1 wedge)
    COURSE: Desserts, Puddings/Custards

    Ingredients
    1 1/3 cups sugar, divided
    3/4 cup egg substitute
    3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
    2 (12-ounce) cans evaporated skimmed milk

    Preparation
    Place 1 cup sugar in a large heavy skillet over medium heat; cook 5 minutes or until sugar dissolves (do not stir). Continue cooking until golden, and stir well. Immediately pour into a 9-inch round cake pan, tipping quickly until sugar coats bottom of cake pan, and set aside.

    Combine remaining 1/3 cup sugar, egg substitute, vanilla, and milk; stir well. Pour into prepared cake pan; place in a large, shallow pan. Add hot water to pan to a depth of 1 inch. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean. Remove cake pan from water; let cool 1 hour on a wire rack. Cover and chill 4 hours.

    To serve, loosen edges of flan with a knife or rubber spatula. Place a serving plate, upside down, on top of cake pan; invert flan onto plate. Drizzle any remaining syrup over flan

    Amount per serving
    Calories: 207
    Calories from fat: 1%
    Fat: 0.2g
    Saturated fat: 0.1g
    Monounsaturated fat: 0.1g
    Polyunsaturated fat: 0.0g
    Protein: 8.7g
    Carbohydrate: 43.3g
    Fiber: 0.0g
    Cholesterol: 3mg
    Iron: 0.7mg
    Sodium: 132mg
    Calcium: 254mg
  • concordancia
    concordancia Posts: 5,320 Member
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    If you choose flan, I suggest that you place sliced kiwi and strawberries in the bottom of the pan before you get started. yes, this will actually add calories, but it will also add nutrients.
  • 1crazymom
    1crazymom Posts: 434 Member
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    Thanks for some great ideas!
  • bmfrazie
    bmfrazie Posts: 2,391 Member
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    WOW lots of great ideas! Thanks everyone! I will run this past my husband. I have never made a pie before in my life but we just got three pie pans for a wedding gift....so I am thinking it might be a pie pan. Plus it is a way to show our guest that we actually use the gift.
  • bjowell
    bjowell Posts: 3
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    Fresh Fruit is always appreciated especially if you fancy it up a bit . I like to use the pre cut fruit and put into clear plastic or glass dishes then top with fresh mint! Pour a little sugar free ginger ale over each one for an exotic touch.
  • knittam
    knittam Posts: 10
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    I like making Aztec brownies.
    Start with a good brownie recipe. I like the Hersey's coco powder brownie recipe.
    Add cinnamon, cayenne pepper and a dash of red pepper flakes.
    The chocolate and spicy combo is mmmmgood.
  • heniko
    heniko Posts: 796 Member
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    How are any of these healthy? Fried ice cream? churros? Other then I think a flan made without sugar all are ----
  • chubbyspice
    chubbyspice Posts: 16 Member
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    I made a delicious fruit salad;

    chunks of watermelon
    chunks of honeydew
    sliced cucumbers
    chunks of mango
    chopped cilantro
    Lime juice
    sprinkle Pico de Gallo seasoning
  • roylawrence87
    roylawrence87 Posts: 970 Member
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    I want an invite! Its been so long for me to eat like this and dang, I miss it! I live in Houston Texas so all I have to do is drive down the road to eat but it is so unhealthy!!! I wish I were more of a cook!