Gooey, easy to make, and incredibly delicious, this simple crepe is a dessert you can't miss. I've eaten these thin pancakes filled with dulce de leche my whole life. They are quick to assemble, and you can make the crepes ahead. Or use store-bought ones if short on time. Incredibly gooey dessert Once you have […]
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Dulce de Leche Cream Cake
This is a vanilla layer cake with dulce de leche in the filling and in the whipped cream frosting. If you haven't tried the magic that is a cake with these flavors, you're in for a treat! The components can be made in advance. A classic birthday cake Growing up in Argentina, most birthday cakes […]
Dulce de Leche Cheesecake
What I have to say about this cheesecake with dulce de leche is that everyone should try it. The combination of this caramel-like spread and a classic cheesecake batter is superb—sweet but not cloying, smooth and just plain fantastic! My favorite cheesecake? Probably This might be my flagship cheesecake recipe, being as I am from […]
Dulce de Leche from Condensed Milk
Did you know you can make creamy dulce de leche from condensed milk right in the can? This easy sweet jam recipe is so hands-off it doesn’t even require stirring. Use this sweet caramel milk spread for everything from waffles and toast to ice cream, cakes and candy apples. 1 ingredient, 2-step recipe If you’ve […]
Dulce de Leche Cookies
These are sweet, shortbread-style alfajores. Two buttery cookies filled with gooey dulce de leche (a caramel-like spread). We eat them year-round as they make great finger desserts for parties and festive occasions. Different from our traditional cornstarch alfajores but just as delicious and a great addition for afternoon tea or the holiday cookie tray. A […]
Dulce de Leche Fudge
It's a homemade candy with a terrific flavor combination. Easy to make and creamy, it has a velvety texture and makes a great holiday gift and dessert. If you've never tried dulce de leche, you're in for a treat. Take it to potlucks and bake sales, or make it for snacking during back-to-school season and […]
Dulce de Leche Brownies
Fudgy and irresistible, these intense brownies are marbled with dollops of sweet dulce de leche that appear when you bite into them. An easy-to-make recipe that's even easier to love. A one-way ticket to brownie heaven. They keep well and can be frozen. A must-try recipe This dulce de leche brownie recipe is genius. I've […]
Homemade Dulce de Leche
This truly is the best recipe for dulce de leche from scratch, that wonderful sweet milk jam from Argentina, where I'm from. In this post, you'll find the traditional way of making it, and the most useful tips ever that were handed down from generations in my family making it. Are you familiar with dulce […]
Coconut lemon tart (with dulce de leche)
A coconut dough filled with dulce de leche and a super easy lemon cream (made in the microwave!). This pie recipe is beautiful for brunch, Easter table, Mother's Day or just because you have a sweet tooth. A dessert with a unique flavor combination Most of you are enjoying spring, so I made you this […]
Dulce de Leche Coconut Fudge
Soft and creamy, these fudgy dulce de leche truffles with coconut and nuts are easy to make. The combination of flavors is irresistible and might make you a huge fan. They can be stored refrigerated for a week or frozen for a month. Amazing flavors Coconut is one of the best pairing flavors for dulce […]
Chocolate Dulce de Leche Cake
A chocolate layer cake filled with dulce de leche is magic, and you should try it! I went a step further and added Swiss meringue to the mix. The result is chocolaty, sweet, and pretty irresistible. A birthday cake you'll want to make over and over. Not-your-usual chocolate cake A tall, scrumptious, chocolatey cake filled […]
Christmas Potluck Recipe Ideas
I put together our favorite recipes and tips to take to a holiday potluck party or to plan one if you want to host a more relaxed Christmas gathering. It allows everyone to contribute their favorite dishes, making your holiday dinner a collaborative masterpiece. This post is updated every year with relevant content. A potluck […]
Condensed Milk Flan
A good flan recipe made with condensed milk is a must. It's a fantastic vanilla custard baked in caramel (I know!) at a low temperature, which means it comes out very creamy and luscious. It's one of my heritage recipes and a very popular dessert in Latin countries and Spain. A must for 5 de […]
Condensed Milk Ice Cream
Looking for a homemade vanilla ice cream recipe that's easy to make and big in flavor? This frozen treat is a game-changer! It has a smooth texture and irresistible taste; you'll understand when you taste it. Whether you enjoy it in a cone, a bowl, with or without a topping, or sandwiched between cookies, it's […]
Alfajores Recipe (Argentinian alfajores de maicena)
These alfajores are made from two soft, cornstarch cookies that are filled with gooey dulce de leche (a caramel-like spread). They're sweet with a melt-in-your-mouth quality. This is the most traditional and perfect recipe of them all. If you never had alfajores, you're in for a treat. I know alfajores Alfajores come in many variations, […]
Chocolate Condensed Milk Cake
An old-fashioned sheet cake with great chocolate flavor. The top layer is crackly outside but remains gooey and rather soft inside. It keeps well and is perfect for potlucks, casual parties, or when you simply crave chocolate! Have it slightly underbaked for a fudgier experience. Gooey and irresistible I think this is one of the […]
Homemade Brownies
This is another wonderful brownie recipe. Thanks to the combination of cocoa powder and melted chocolate, it has a very deep chocolate flavor. The brownies are fudgy, easy to make, and can be frozen, making them a great last-minute dessert with a scoop of ice cream. Extra chocolate flavor I strongly believe one can never […]
Homemade Oreo Cookies
How do you feel about making Oreo cookies at home? Make them as thin or thick as you want, and fill them with all the vanilla frosting you want. If you are not a fan of double-stuffed Oreos, I give you the best tip for making a thinner and firmer filling. Close your eyes and […]
Freezer Baking & Desserts (a make-ahead guide)
This is a guide to freezing baked goods and desserts. Use your freezer to save time and add sweet things to your weekly meal planning. Let's talk about how to organize your space plus the best recipes and tips. Freezer friendly baking I think we can all agree that the freezer is our unconditional friend […]
Strawberry Dessert (quick & easy)
A very easy, eggless, creamy dessert with fresh strawberry flavor that takes 10 minutes to put together! Then you have to refrigerate it to set. A cross between a mousse and a cheesecake, it's great to make with kids and for warm-weather gatherings and outdoor eating when strawberry season hits. And did I tell you […]
Loaded Brownies
These brownies are epic. After a day or two, they turn almost candy-like. With coconut, walnuts, dulce de leche, and peanut butter, they're unforgettable and easy to make. Over the top I went overboard with this recipe, but it turns out I like going to extremes when it comes to brownies. They are over the top, […]
Chocolate Lava Cakes
These small chocolate cakes are more straightforward to make than you might think. By following my tips and pointers, it's easy to get great results: soft cake with a rich and gooey molten center that spills out when you cut into it. It's a bit dramatic, and that's the point of this classic chocolate dessert. […]
Peaches in Syrup
How about ending the season with peaches in vanilla syrup? This super simple recipe lets you enjoy them year-round. Unless you eat them in a few weeks, you'll need to use sterilized jars and do the canning process, but it's worth it. Seasonal recipe I love peaches and am always sad to let them go […]
Popovers (5 ingredients)
These are delicious and beautiful as you take them puffed up from the oven. They're a great recipe for brunch or to accompany meat juices. They're the American version of Yorkshire pudding, and they can be neutral or flavored, both sweet and savory. Worth making A blender, a few ingredients, a very hot oven, and […]
Panettone Bread Pudding
What better way to use leftover panettone than to make a creamy bread pudding? This is a simple recipe, with few ingredients and customizable flavor-wise. Take advantage of the Italian sweet bread and make this wonderful vintage custard dessert that can be frozen! Leftover Christmas dessert This is a delicious recipe for Christmas morning breakfast. […]
French Crepes Recipe (thin pancakes)
This is a traditional recipe for crepes, with the addition of cream making them richer and softer. These classic French pancakes are versatile and can be filled with sweet and savory fillings. Basic recipe I've been making these French crepes my whole life. Growing up, crepes with dulce de leche were a regular dessert at […]
Millionaire Shortbread Bars
These bars are rich and irresistible, with a fantastic mix of flavors! One layer is a shortbread crust, another is gooey caramel, and all are topped with semisweet chocolate. They are definitely sweet and yummy and loved by everyone. I like them very cold. Old-fashioned and rich These are called millionaire bars because of how […]
Chocotorta Recipe (chocolate icebox cake)
This is one of the most common and easiest desserts here in Argentina. It's a no-bake, icebox cake with layers of chocolate wafers and a dulce de leche sour cream filling that complements it wonderfully. It a must-make for kid's birthday parties, but has quite a grown-up following, including me. I love it and I […]
Raisin Bread Pudding
What better way to use leftover bread than to make a creamy bread pudding with plump raisins? This simple, comforting, old-fashioned recipe has few ingredients and is very adaptable regarding flavor and variations. Weekend brunch or dessert Who doesn't have leftover bread and is tired of making French toast or croutons? Bread pudding is a […]
Mini Strawberry Trifles
These individual strawberry desserts are creamy and incredibly delicious. They feature strawberry sauce, fresh berries, pound cake and cream. If you use a purchased pound cake, they come together in no time. A crowd-pleasing dessert With layers of strawberry sauce, pound cake, fresh berries and sweet whipped cream, these trifles might be the perfect Spring and […]
Dump Cakes Recipes
Dump cakes are delicious cobbler-like desserts. They're very quick to assemble, and you can mix and match the filling and topping flavors. They're the perfect no-fuss dessert for hectic weeknights, potlucks, barbecues, and casual gatherings. They freeze well and keep for a few days in the refrigerator, so you can make them ahead. A popular […]
Lemon Coconut Cake
The wonderful synergy of coconut and lemon in a spongy, flavorful and easy-to-make sheet cake. Covered with our favorite lemon cream cheese frosting, it's the perfect snack cake. We retested it recently, and is now more flavorful than ever. I make it for brunch and tea parties, especially Easter and Mother's Day. We all know […]
Mini Cheesecakes (no bake)
These irresistible small treats deliver the creamy richness of cheesecake without needing an oven. Made with a simple filling and a crumbly crust, they are a three-bite dessert for when you need cute finger food for a gathering. Top them with your favorite fruit sauce and fresh berries or a drizzle of chocolate or caramel […]
Banana Bread Bundt Cake
This banana bread cake is better than ever. We retested the recipe and tweaked it, and the result is so worth it. It has buttermilk for a tender crumb, a moist texture and a definite banana flavor. It's easy to make and very versatile. Beautiful for a brunch table. It's good plain, but a showstopper […]
Apple Pie Crumb Bars
These old-fashioned apple squares have a simple shortbread base topped with a juicy apple filling and a buttery sweet crumb topping that contrasts nicely and makes it a crowd-pleaser! They can be frozen after baked, and most components can be made ahead. A great and easier alternative to making apple pie. A great alternative to pie Apple is the ingredient that my […]
Cinnamon Rice Pudding
Sweet and with a hint of citrus, this creamy rice pudding recipe (arroz con leche) has been in my family for ages. It is easy to make and keeps refrigerated for several days. We like it cold dusted with ground cinnamon, but you can eat it at room temperature or even warm. This is the […]
Apple Cobbler
It's a simple dessert with a bottom layer of sweet, juicy cinnamon apples covered with a tender biscuit topping! Though it's one of our favorite fall desserts, this fantastic recipe can be made year-round. It keeps well and can be frozen. Easy Fall bake This recipe today can be considered a basic cobbler recipe. Using […]
Pies with Graham Cracker Crust
This is a simpler type of pie in which the traditional homemade crust is substituted for an easy graham crust. There is no need for rolling and crimping. These pies redefine simplicity in the world of desserts. They can hold all the traditional fillings (bake and no-bake) and are great for beginner bakers overwhelmed by […]
Ingredients: brands I use
This page is dedicated to my tips and comments about the ingredients commonly used in this blog's recipes and brands that I use or are popular. The list below is permanently tweaked with new ingredients, options or substitutions. Chocolate and cocoa Coatings & other chips Dry ingredients Flavorings & sweeteners Salt, spices and seasonings Nut […]
Rustic Apple tart (galette)
This is the easiest way to make an apple pie. A galette is a French term for free-form tart, where the dough is rolled but has no lining or crimping. It gives it that rustic look we love so much about French pastry. It's sweet, flavorful, and much easier than old-fashioned pies! We're very much […]