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Camotes al Horno (Baked Yams)

SUBMITTED BY: Alenita

A rich, warm, buttery sweet yam is a delightful side dish as well as a comforting treat all on its own. This simple recipe will have a yam on your plate in no time at all.

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Pastel Galletas (Cookie Cake)

Submitted by: mspianomistress

Mexican cookies dipped in a creamy lime sauce are layered with fruit cocktail and topped with peaches in this easy dessert. Let it rest overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

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Chocolate Pralines, Mexican Style

Submitted by: mintconditionherbfarm

Home Town: Houston, Texas, USA

Living In: Asheville, North Carolina, USA

This recipe makes the creamy chocolate and pecan pralines you find at the checkout stand in Mexican restaurants. The secret ingredient to their wonderful texture is a few melted marshmallows and plenty of pecans.

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Flan Mexicano (Mexican Flan)

Submitted by: Tigerlily402

Home Town: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Living In: Red Bud, Illinois, USA

A creamy, rich, orange-scented custard displays a golden syrupy topping of caramelized sugar in this classic Mexican dessert. It's been a treasured family secret for years.

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Flan Mexicano (Mexican Flan)

Submitted by: Tigerlily402

Home Town: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Living In: Red Bud, Illinois, USA

A creamy, rich, orange-scented custard displays a golden syrupy topping of caramelized sugar in this classic Mexican dessert. It's been a treasured family secret for years.

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Nutty Bunuelos

Submitted by: JIMMORRISON

Delicious fried treats my mother-in-law used to make.

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Tres Leches (Milk Cake)

Provided by: Stephanie

A light cake soaked in three kinds of milk and topped with whipped cream. This is an excellent cake for milk lovers!

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This elegant dessert consists of a baked custard topped with a melting caramel layer. The caramel goes into the baking dish first, and then the custard mixture: vanilla, coffee, coconut, and mango are all popular flavors. When the baked and chilled custard is unmolded, the caramel crowns the dessert.

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