Cuban Recipes
Cuban desserts are special. Creamy, decadent, sometimes odd. We stick with the classics, but will throw in a new take here and there.
Tarta de Santiago is a divine dessert that is somewhere between a dense buttery tart and a crumbly cake. So light and delicious. It is more than just a beautiful treat, it stems from a special Spanish tradition. Tarta de Santiago is served all year round in Spain in honor […]
This Strawberry Cream Cheese Empanadas Recipe is a quick guide to making a creamy and fresh treat. Easy to come together and so delicious. The Strawberry and Cream Cheese Empanadas are such a great easy dessert. What we love most about these Strawberry and Cream Cheese Empanadas is that they […]
Abuela’s Natilla Recipe is going to be your step by step guide to reaching Cuban dessert heaven. You will find Natilla at the top of any Cuban Dessert list. If you know anything about Cuban dessert- you know there is some serious competition. Each bite is a creamy, luscious, spoonful […]
This Passion Fruit Mousse Recipe is going to be your dessert secret weapon. It is light but so creamy and delicious, you’re biggest problem will be trying to stop yourself. This super light and airy Passion Fruit Mousse is the perfect ending to any meal. Minutes after whipping and folding […]
This Merengue Frosting Recipe is going to take you step by step to making a classic Cuban frosting for your next cake. Merengue is an absolute Cuban staple. If you are Cuban and grew up in Miami heading to a birthday party or Baptism, or any family gathering there was […]
This Cuban Rum Cake Recipe is going to walk you step by step to creating a delicious sweet treat right at home. This cake is an ode to the birthday cakes we grew up with. I remember being a little girl and going with my mom to pick up the […]
This Guava Coconut Cookies Recipe is such a sweet guide to a really delicious homemade cookies. They are perfect for the holidays, or any time of year really. One of the greatest thing about the holidays is definitely the cookies. We are talking about all kinds of cookies. The traditional […]
Abuela’s Classic Cuban Flan Recipe is a step by step guide to perfecting one of the most delicious Cuban desserts. Flan is a staple, and it is a staple for a reason. It is such a luscious decadent bite but never over the top. There is something about making a […]