Venezuelan – Baking With Friends

Torta Fria

Here is a real homemade recipe from my one and only mom! This is a super fast recipe that is served cold and does not need baking. It’s a refreshing treat that is great for the summer. Enjoy! Ingredients 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 packet cream cheese 1 package lady fingers Can of pearContinue reading “Torta Fria”

Alfajores

The recipe many have been waiting for….ALFAJORES! This truly is a special treat. The lovely Doris shared with us her famous alfajores! Of course she has her magic touch that makes them extra special but here is the recipe for you to try out at home. They are absolutely delicious and great for everything! Enjoy!Continue reading “Alfajores”

Quesillo (Flan)

This traditional Venezuelan dessert is one of my all-time favorite recipes! My mom shared her delicious recipe. Enjoy! Ingredients 4 eggs 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla or rum 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup water Directions Pour sugar and water into pan over high (6) stove top. Once the sugarContinue reading “Quesillo (Flan)”

Dulce de Higos

This is a delicious Venezuelan dessert made out of, quite simply, figs and sugar. My dad helped me with this recipe since it was his favorite dessert growing up as a kid. He has a fig tree in the backyard so this dessert was made very organically. You can also find figs in supermarkets especiallyContinue reading “Dulce de Higos”

Venezuelan Christmas Recipes: Hallacas ~ Pan de Jamón ~ Dulce de Lechosa

Venezuelan Christmas dishes are a great opportunity to share time with family in the kitchen during the holiday season. This year, I made these three principal Venezuelan Christmas dishes with my parents, both born and raised in Venezuela. Hallacas Hallacas is the main Christmas dish. The general recipe is the same throughout Venezuela but theContinue reading “Venezuelan Christmas Recipes: Hallacas ~ Pan de Jamón ~ Dulce de Lechosa”