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Dessert Nachos

Submitted by: clee
These are exactly what the name says: dessert nachos. It sounds a little strange, but they are creamy, crunchy, chocolaty, and sweet. The slight saltiness of the nachos goes perfectly with the sweet chocolate and salty-sweet peanut butter. 

Avocado Lime Cheesecake

Submitted by: Todd
This recipe has real Mexican flavor with avocados and lime. It is unique, easy, and fabulous. You must have an ice cream maker. 

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Marranitos (Mexican Pig-Shaped Cookies)

Submitted by: nmcowgirl
Home Town: Carlsbad, New Mexico, USA
Living In: Hagerman, New Mexico, USA
Marranitos (or cochinos, or puerquitos, as are they are called in some Mexican-American communities) are often called 'Gingerbread Pigs,' although they don't actually have ginger in them - and no cinnamon either. In fact, traditional marranitos get their delicious spicy-brown goodness from molasses. This recipe is a trans-pecos region variation, it uses the non-traditional addition of cinnamon. You may wish to try also adding a bit of dry ground ginger, and you may use a milk wash instead of an egg wash. 

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Banana-Dulce de Leche Pie (Banana-Caramel Pie)

Submitted by: mariapadin
Slow cooking turns sweetened condensed milk into a sensational caramel-flavored sauce that's popular in Latin American cooking. Combine it with sliced bananas in a graham cracker pie crust and top with whipped cream to enjoy a dreamy dessert. 

Chocolate-Banana Enchiladas

Submitted by: TML0701
Living In: Rochester, New York, USA
These enchiladas are a great twist to a banana bread recipe. They're fun for a party, especially if it's Mexican themed! 

Mexican Mango

Submitted by: justlearning_06
This spicy, chili-soaked mango is a tasty, easy to make snack! I got this from my boyfriend's mom, authentic Hispanic! 

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Flan

Submitted by: Kathy Gilligan
Provided by: Taste of Home
This light egg custard recipe comes from a missionary friend who lives in Mexico. It's very typical of the Southwest...and very delicious! 

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Quick Elephant Ears

Submitted by: Terry Lynn Ayers
Provided by: Simple & Delicious
Our eight children love helping make these sweet crunchy treats. We fry flour tortillas for a few seconds in oil, then sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. They're fun to make for a large group. I usually do the frying, then have one of the older kids add the coating. 

Sugarcoated Spanish Peanuts

Submitted by: Judy Jungwirth
Provided by: Taste of Home
'It's almost impossible to stop eating these sweet peanuts,' admits field editor Judy Jungwirth of Athol, South Dakota. 

Brown Sugar Pecan Candies

Submitted by: Barbara Windham
Provided by: Taste of Home
These sweet candies are similar to those served at Mexican restaurants in our area. The recipe comes from a cookbook put together by the staff of the school where I teach. --Barbara Windham, Houston, Texas 

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Melon 'n' Grape Medley

Submitted by: Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by: Taste of Home
This colorful fruit salad from our Test Kitchen has a zesty honey-orange dressing with a surprising twist...a hint of jalapeno! 

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Walnut Chocolate Burritos

Submitted by: Kay Martin
Provided by: Taste of Home
'Inspired by my family's love of Mexican food, I experimented with tortillas, chocolate, crunchy walnuts and cinnamon to come up with this sweet treat,' writes Kay Martin of Greenville, South Carolina. 'It's fun and different and goes together in just minutes. I like to serve them warm and drizzled with melted chocolate, then dusted with powdered sugar. Wonderful!' 

Three Milk Cake

Submitted by: Janice Montiverdi
Provided by: Taste of Home
With a large Hispanic population here, I have found the best recipes for Mexican food. This traditional Tres Leches Cake is a cross between cake and pudding. 

Pineapple Sopaipillas

Submitted by: Sean
Home Town: Crowley, Texas, USA
A unique spin on the traditional Mexican dessert! Fried shells with pineapple filling. Serve with vanilla bean ice cream for a special treat! 

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Biscochitos Traditional Cookies

Submitted by: BECKY771
Home Town: Mcalester, Oklahoma, USA
Living In: Weatherford, Texas, USA
This is New Mexico's traditional cookie. A great thick sugar cookie that is dusted with cinnamon-sugar. The traditional shape is fleur-de-lis, but use your favorite cookie cutters if you like. 

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Tortilla Sundae With Minted Mango Salsa

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson
Provided by: USA Weekend
This tortilla sundae is served with a mango-strawberry-apple 'salsa.' The base is a corn tortilla fried in oil and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar. The sweet tortilla shells can be fried the day before serving, as long as they are wrapped in foil or stored in a tin. Keeping color in mind, you can substitute other fruits in the salsa. 

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Anise Seed Borrachio Cookies

Submitted by: Ruben Jerez
Home Town: Zapote, San Jose , Costa Rica
Living In: La Aurora, Heredia, Costa Rica
You must find some time to make these cookies because are simply delicious; one of my best friend's favorites. They are classic sugar cookies with the blended flavors of vanilla, anise and rum. 

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Nutty Bunuelos

Submitted by: JimMorrison
Delicious fried treats my mother-in-law used to make. 

Gluten-free Mexican Wedding Cakes

Submitted by: Laura Higley
Buttery cookies that are crunchy yet tender. A gluten-free adaptation of the traditional recipe. Make sure your ingredients are really gluten-free. As a variation, dip each cookie halfway in melted chocolate chips and roll in nuts or sprinkles. Arrange on plate. These cookies freeze very well. 

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Sopapillas

Submitted by: Xenia
This is a flat bread that is easy to prepare, and is usually served with something sweet to put on top, like honey or cinnamon-sugar. 

 
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