South American Desserts - Postres
Desserts are a sweet passion for most South Americans. If you like tropical fruits, caramel, or chocolate, or any combination of the three, you will find plenty to like here.
Make a Tray of Bite Size Desserts
In the United States, we're used to big cookies, giant brownies, and generous slices of pie. But when desserts are in smaller portions, you can sample many different ones without overindulging. A tray of dessert petit fours is a common sight at South American parties, probably a carryover from the tapas commonly served in Spain. These mini desserts can be complicated and labor intensive, or as…
In the United States, we're used to big cookies, giant brownies, and generous slices of pie. But when desserts are in smaller portions, you can sample many different ones without overindulging. A tray of dessert petit fours is a common sight at South American parties, probably a carryover from the tapas commonly served in Spain. These mini desserts can be complicated and labor intensive, or as…
Holiday Cookie Recipes - Recipes for Holiday Cookies from Around the W
A sampling of the of the best holiday cookies from the About.com food guides, including lots of international favorites.
A sampling of the of the best holiday cookies from the About.com food guides, including lots of international favorites.
South American Chocolate Treats
A photo gallery of recipes for South American-style desserts featuring chocolate.
A photo gallery of recipes for South American-style desserts featuring chocolate.
Four Ways to Enjoy Tres Leches Cake (Pastel de Tres Leches)
A photo gallery with recipes for four variations on the wonderful South American dessert, pastel de tres leches, or "three milk cake".
A photo gallery with recipes for four variations on the wonderful South American dessert, pastel de tres leches, or "three milk cake".
Dulce de Leche - Rich Caramel Sauce
Dulce de leche ("candy from milk") is a delicious thick dessert topping made by caramelizing milk and sugar. It has a distinct sweet butterscotch taste that goes well with many flavors. You can buy ready-made dulce de leche, but the homemade kind is irresistible.
Dulce de leche ("candy from milk") is a delicious thick dessert topping made by caramelizing milk and sugar. It has a distinct sweet butterscotch taste that goes well with many flavors. You can buy ready-made dulce de leche, but the homemade kind is irresistible.
Dulce de Leche y Chocolate - Chocolate Caramel Sauce
A rich chocolaty version of the famous dulce de leche caramel sauce that makes a perfect chocolate cake filling. It's also great sandwiched between 2 cookies, or as an ice cream topping.
A rich chocolaty version of the famous dulce de leche caramel sauce that makes a perfect chocolate cake filling. It's also great sandwiched between 2 cookies, or as an ice cream topping.
Dulce de Leche Chocolate Brownies
Rich, decadent brownies taste even more chocolately topped with a dulce de leche nut crumble.
Rich, decadent brownies taste even more chocolately topped with a dulce de leche nut crumble.
Brazilian Coconut Flan - Quindin
This recipe for quindim, a Brazilian coconut flan or custard, can be made in one large pan, or as individual mini-flans.
This recipe for quindim, a Brazilian coconut flan or custard, can be made in one large pan, or as individual mini-flans.
Dulce de Leche Ice Cream with Salted Pecans
The wonderful caramel flavor of dulce de leche in creamy ice cream form, with chopped salted pecans.
The wonderful caramel flavor of dulce de leche in creamy ice cream form, with chopped salted pecans.
Chocolate Dulce de Leche Ice Cream
Dark chocolate and caramel dulce de leche combine beautifully in this creamy rich ice cream.
Dark chocolate and caramel dulce de leche combine beautifully in this creamy rich ice cream.
Chocolate Caramel Ice Cream Sandwiches
The alfajor cookie becomes an ice cream sandwich, filled with caramel dulce de leche ice cream and fudge sauce.
The alfajor cookie becomes an ice cream sandwich, filled with caramel dulce de leche ice cream and fudge sauce.
Cake Truffles With Dulce de Leche
Cake truffles are bite-size balls of cake mixed with icing, and dipped in chocolate or more icing.
Cake truffles are bite-size balls of cake mixed with icing, and dipped in chocolate or more icing.
Chocolate Sheet Cake with Dulce de Leche Frosting
Texas sheet cake tweaked with some delicious Latin flavors, such as a hint of cinnamon, and dulce de leche caramel pecan frosting.
Texas sheet cake tweaked with some delicious Latin flavors, such as a hint of cinnamon, and dulce de leche caramel pecan frosting.
Passionfruit Lime Cookie Bars
Delicious tart cookies with a creamy passionfruit and lime topping on a crsip graham cracker cookie crust.
Delicious tart cookies with a creamy passionfruit and lime topping on a crsip graham cracker cookie crust.
Raspberry Passionfruit Sorbet
A deliciously tart and intense sorbet made with raspberries and passionfruit.
A deliciously tart and intense sorbet made with raspberries and passionfruit.
Mazamorra Morada - Peruvian Purple Corn Pudding
A delicious pudding-like dessert made with purple corn and fruit.
A delicious pudding-like dessert made with purple corn and fruit.
Mazamorra Pie - Pie de Mazamorra Morada
A North American take on the Peruvian dessert mazamorra morada, a kind of fruity pudding made from boiling purple corn. It's delicious as a pie filling.
A North American take on the Peruvian dessert mazamorra morada, a kind of fruity pudding made from boiling purple corn. It's delicious as a pie filling.
Rice Pudding - Arroz con Leche
This classic rice pudding is popular throughout Latin America.
This classic rice pudding is popular throughout Latin America.
Arroz con leche de la tia Sofia - Peruvian-style Rice Pudding
This recipe for arroz con leche is especially rich and delicious thanks to the addition of pisco and egg yolks.
This recipe for arroz con leche is especially rich and delicious thanks to the addition of pisco and egg yolks.
Tropical Fruit Shortcake with Pisco
Tropical fruits like pineapple, mango, and strawberries make an exotic compote to serve over shortcakes with whipped cream.
Tropical fruits like pineapple, mango, and strawberries make an exotic compote to serve over shortcakes with whipped cream.
Suspiro de Limeña - Peruvian Caramel Meringue Parfait
A classic Peruvian dessert made with manjar blanco (dulce de leche) and a port meringue.
A classic Peruvian dessert made with manjar blanco (dulce de leche) and a port meringue.
Chocolate Cupcakes with Dulce de Leche Filling
These chocolate cupcakes have a surprise caramel dulce de leche center, which makes them even more decadent and delicious.
These chocolate cupcakes have a surprise caramel dulce de leche center, which makes them even more decadent and delicious.
Dulce de Leche Caramel Meringue Tartlets
These caramel meringue tarts are made with creamy rich dulce de leche, a caramelized milk concoction popular in South America.
These caramel meringue tarts are made with creamy rich dulce de leche, a caramelized milk concoction popular in South America.
Banana Honey Tart
This dessert comes from the South American countries Guyana and Suriname, whose cuisines share similarities with their Caribbean neighbors.
This dessert comes from the South American countries Guyana and Suriname, whose cuisines share similarities with their Caribbean neighbors.
Passion Fruit Cake with Dark Chocolate Ganache
This passion fruit cake has layers of passion fruit mousse, sponge cake, and rich dark chocolate ganache frosting.
This passion fruit cake has layers of passion fruit mousse, sponge cake, and rich dark chocolate ganache frosting.
Dulce de Leche Chocolate Caramel Cookie Bars
These rich cookie squares have the perfect mix of creamy dulce de leche (milk caramel), candied nuts, chocolate, and caramel on top of a delicious cookie crust.
These rich cookie squares have the perfect mix of creamy dulce de leche (milk caramel), candied nuts, chocolate, and caramel on top of a delicious cookie crust.
Mango Passionfruit Poundcake
This recipe for passionfruit poundcake makes a rich and tender cake, soaked with mango orange syrup and iced with an orange mango glaze.
This recipe for passionfruit poundcake makes a rich and tender cake, soaked with mango orange syrup and iced with an orange mango glaze.
Passionfruit Cheesecake with Dark Chocolate Ganache
Tart and tropical passionfruit flavors this delectable cheesecake with a chocolate cookie crust and chocolate ganache topping.
Tart and tropical passionfruit flavors this delectable cheesecake with a chocolate cookie crust and chocolate ganache topping.
Mango Mousse Cake
This beautiful cake has layers of delicate sponge cake filled with sweet tart mango mousse.
This beautiful cake has layers of delicate sponge cake filled with sweet tart mango mousse.
Mango Mousse Parfait - Mousse de Mango
A light and airy mousse made with fresh or frozen mango and a touch of lime is the perfect summer dessert.
A light and airy mousse made with fresh or frozen mango and a touch of lime is the perfect summer dessert.
Tropical Fruit Trifle - Fruit Trifle Recipe
Tropical fruit, vanilla and banana cream pudding, passion fruit pound cake, and whipped cream make up the layers of this extravagant yet easy fruit trifle.
Tropical fruit, vanilla and banana cream pudding, passion fruit pound cake, and whipped cream make up the layers of this extravagant yet easy fruit trifle.
Mango Pineapple Meringue Pie
The tropical flavors of pineapple and mango combine well in this pie, and are enhanced by the coconut crust and tall meringue topping.
The tropical flavors of pineapple and mango combine well in this pie, and are enhanced by the coconut crust and tall meringue topping.
Peach Tart with Dulce de Leche
A summer peach dessert of fresh peaches brushed with dulce de leche caramel atop a nut filling and cookie crust.
A summer peach dessert of fresh peaches brushed with dulce de leche caramel atop a nut filling and cookie crust.
Pineapple Apple Pie with Dulce de Leche - Pie de Manzana
Traditional apple pie goes slightly tropical with the addition of pineapple cooked in brown sugar and caramel dulce de leche.
Traditional apple pie goes slightly tropical with the addition of pineapple cooked in brown sugar and caramel dulce de leche.
Mango Passionfruit Pie - Pastel de Mango y Maracuya
This mango passionfruit pie is a tropical variation of key lime pie, with a graham cracker crumb crust and whipped cream.
This mango passionfruit pie is a tropical variation of key lime pie, with a graham cracker crumb crust and whipped cream.
Quince Paste - Dulce de Membrillo
Quince paste is a sweet candy made from the delicious apple-like quince fruit. Quince paste is delicious served with cheese.
Quince paste is a sweet candy made from the delicious apple-like quince fruit. Quince paste is delicious served with cheese.
Candied Quince Preserves
Slices of quince fruit are cooked in a sugar syrup with cinnamon. The fruit turns a beautiful red color, and makes a delicious pie filling or topping for ice cream, as well as a lovely gift.
Slices of quince fruit are cooked in a sugar syrup with cinnamon. The fruit turns a beautiful red color, and makes a delicious pie filling or topping for ice cream, as well as a lovely gift.
Passion Fruit Mousse Cake - Bolo de Maracuja
This passion fruit mousse cake recipe is both simple and elegant, with its layers of passion fruit mousse, vanilla sponge cake, and whipped cream.
This passion fruit mousse cake recipe is both simple and elegant, with its layers of passion fruit mousse, vanilla sponge cake, and whipped cream.
Quince Doughnuts - Pastelitos de Membrillo
These quince pastries come together easily with frozen puff pastry dough and purchased quince paste. The sugar glaze gives them a delicious crunch and helps them to keep for several days.
These quince pastries come together easily with frozen puff pastry dough and purchased quince paste. The sugar glaze gives them a delicious crunch and helps them to keep for several days.
Jordan Almond Macaroons - Cocada Cookies
A recipe for coconut macaroons made with leftover Easter candy, such as chopped Jordan almonds, chocolate eggs, and melted chocolate bunnies.
A recipe for coconut macaroons made with leftover Easter candy, such as chopped Jordan almonds, chocolate eggs, and melted chocolate bunnies.
Key Lime Pie - Pie de Limon
Extra tart small key limes are famous for their pie potential. Similar limes grow in South America, where "pie de limon" is very popular.
Extra tart small key limes are famous for their pie potential. Similar limes grow in South America, where "pie de limon" is very popular.
Mil Hojas de Manjar - Caramel Dulce de Leche Napoleans
The perfect quick summer dessert, mil hojas can be dressed up with fruit or pastry cream, or simple fill the layers of puff pastry with dulce de leche.
The perfect quick summer dessert, mil hojas can be dressed up with fruit or pastry cream, or simple fill the layers of puff pastry with dulce de leche.
Brazilian Peanut Candy - Paçoca de Amendoim
Paçoca de Amendoim is a sweet, crumbly Brazilian candy that can be pressed into shapes or crumbled over ice cream.
Paçoca de Amendoim is a sweet, crumbly Brazilian candy that can be pressed into shapes or crumbled over ice cream.
Oatmeal Cookies with Mango and White Chocolate Chips
These soft oatmeal cookies have pieces of dried mango, white chocolate chips, and an orange rum glaze.
These soft oatmeal cookies have pieces of dried mango, white chocolate chips, and an orange rum glaze.
Pastel de Tres Leches - Three Milk Cake
This well known cake gets its name from the three kinds of milk that are used to make it: evaporated milk, condensed milk, and whole milk or cream. Popular throughout South America, tres leches is basically a sponge cake soaked with sweetened milk and topped with whipped cream.
This well known cake gets its name from the three kinds of milk that are used to make it: evaporated milk, condensed milk, and whole milk or cream. Popular throughout South America, tres leches is basically a sponge cake soaked with sweetened milk and topped with whipped cream.
Bojo Cake - Coconut and Cassava Cake from Suriname
Bojo is a sweet, rich flourless cake made from coconut and grated cassava (yuca).
Bojo is a sweet, rich flourless cake made from coconut and grated cassava (yuca).
Quick and Easy Tres Leches Cake - Pastel de Tres Leches
When you have a craving for tres leches cake but don’t have time to make it from scratch, try this version that starts with a cake mix.
When you have a craving for tres leches cake but don’t have time to make it from scratch, try this version that starts with a cake mix.
Cuatro Leches Cupcakes - Tres Leches Cake with Dulce de Leche
Intensely delicious cuatro leches cupcakes are soaked with three kinds of milk, like tres leches cake, and then filled with a dulce de leche surprise center.
Intensely delicious cuatro leches cupcakes are soaked with three kinds of milk, like tres leches cake, and then filled with a dulce de leche surprise center.
Easy Chocolate Tres Leches Cake - Tres Leches de Chocolate
Try this easy recipe for a rich chocolate tres leches cake. The recipe calls for a devil’s food cake mix to save time, but you can use any dense chocolate cake, or even a chocolate sponge cake.
Try this easy recipe for a rich chocolate tres leches cake. The recipe calls for a devil’s food cake mix to save time, but you can use any dense chocolate cake, or even a chocolate sponge cake.
Coconut Tres Leches Cake With Meringue Frosting
Coconut tres leches cake is a delicious moist cake, soaked with a mixture of condensed milk, cream, and coconut milk.
Coconut tres leches cake is a delicious moist cake, soaked with a mixture of condensed milk, cream, and coconut milk.
Patagonian Black Welsh Cake - Torta Negra Galesa
Black welsh cake, or torta negra galesa, is a traditional recipe of the Welsh settlers in the Chubut river region of Patagonia. It's a delicious fruitcake that keeps very well - even nonfruitcake eaters enjoy this cake.
Black welsh cake, or torta negra galesa, is a traditional recipe of the Welsh settlers in the Chubut river region of Patagonia. It's a delicious fruitcake that keeps very well - even nonfruitcake eaters enjoy this cake.
Chocolate Fudge Truffles - Brigadeiros
These little Brazilian chocolate candies, called brigadeiros, look like truffles, but are much simpler to make. Serve them in little paper cups for an elegant treat.
These little Brazilian chocolate candies, called brigadeiros, look like truffles, but are much simpler to make. Serve them in little paper cups for an elegant treat.
Candied Marzipan Pecans
These marzipan candies, with pecan halves and a clear crunchy shell, are elegant and delicious treats.
These marzipan candies, with pecan halves and a clear crunchy shell, are elegant and delicious treats.
Mousse de Maracuyá - Passion Fruit Mousse
Passion fruit (maracuyá) is native to South America, and is a favorite dessert ingredient. This tropical summer mousse can be prepared as a molded cake with a macadamia coconut base, or served in individual parfait glasses with fresh fruit and whipped cream.
Passion fruit (maracuyá) is native to South America, and is a favorite dessert ingredient. This tropical summer mousse can be prepared as a molded cake with a macadamia coconut base, or served in individual parfait glasses with fresh fruit and whipped cream.
Brazilian Corn Pudding - Curau de Milho Verde
This dessert recipe for a sweet corn pudding is quick and delicious. It's served chilled, so it's a great summer dessert.
This dessert recipe for a sweet corn pudding is quick and delicious. It's served chilled, so it's a great summer dessert.
Mana - Marzipan-like Candy Dough
Maná is a candy, kind of like fondant, made from eggs, sugar and milk. It can be molded into fruit shaped candies, and can also be rolled out and used to cover a cake.
Maná is a candy, kind of like fondant, made from eggs, sugar and milk. It can be molded into fruit shaped candies, and can also be rolled out and used to cover a cake.
Helado de Lúcuma - Lucuma Ice Cream
Lucuma is an unusual fruit from the Andean region of South America with a distinctive, aromatic sweet flavor. It's popular in many desserts, but lucuma ice cream is one of South America's best kept secrets. If you come across some frozen lucuma pulp at your local Latin market, try this ice cream. You will not be disappointed.
Lucuma is an unusual fruit from the Andean region of South America with a distinctive, aromatic sweet flavor. It's popular in many desserts, but lucuma ice cream is one of South America's best kept secrets. If you come across some frozen lucuma pulp at your local Latin market, try this ice cream. You will not be disappointed.