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Latin Caribbean Dessert Recipes

With the availability of sweet tropical fruits in the Caribbean, it's no wonder why there is an abundance of dessert recipes. Enjoy these treats after a meal or anytime you please.
Chocolate Bread Pudding (Pudín de Pan Chocolate)
Bread pudding (pudin de pan) has many variations. Here is a moist chocolate version of bread pudding.
Mango and Peach Freezer Jam
A sweet jam with tropical overtones. This peach and mango jam keeps in the refrigerator or freezer. Use on toast and biscuits, over icecream and in turnovers.
Meringue Candy - Besitos de Meringue
Here is a simple, basic meringue candy recipe from the Latin islands of the Caribbean. Dress them up with a dusting of confectioner's sugar or cocoa powder.
Easy Mango Puff Pastry Turnovers - Pastelillos de Mangos
Mango turnovers are a sweet treat that can be eaten as an after dinner dessert or afternoon snack with coffee. Or why not enjoy mango turnovers for breakfast?
Banana Slices in Rum Recipe
Banana slices in rum is easy to make, requires no cooking, and no special ingredients. Perfect for beginners.
Besitos de Coco
Coconut kisses (besitos de coco) are a favorite treat in the Spanish speaking islands. Here is a simple basic recipe, which can be dressed up by adding nuts or dipping kisses in chocolate.
Bread Pudding (Pudín de Pan)
Every culture seems to have their own version of bread pudding, or pudin de pan. This sweet dessert is an excellent way to use up stale bread before it spoils.
Easy Anise Churros (Spanish Doughnuts)
Churros are great for a special breakfast, dessert, or snack. These anise spiced Spanish doughnuts have a flavor reminiscent of licorice.
Easy Cinnamon Churros (Spanish Doughnuts)
Churros are great for a special breakfast, dessert, or snack. This recipe calls for coating the churros with cinnamon sugar.
Guava Fool
A taste of this sweet guava fool will tell you this dessert is not fool.
Mango Sorbet
This mango sorbet recipe is a delicious fruit-flavored ice that you can serve for dessert or cool off with on a hot summer day.
Rice Pudding Recipe ( Arroz con Leche )
Rice pudding is dessert sweetened up with cinnamon, vanilla, sugar and evaporated milk.
Rosca (Coffee Ring)
Rosca is served on Three Kings Day. Most of the preparation for this dish is in making the dough. Enjoy it any time of the year.
Rum Soaked Tropical Fruit Medley
This tropical fruit salad is perfect for beginners. The preparation is easy and the dish is versatile. Also, you can make it without the rum.
Simple Coconut Rice Pudding
Try a simple recipe for coconut rice pudding, which is a favorite dessert in the Caribbean. This rice pudding recipe starts with cooked rice.
Tembleque - Coconut Pudding
This recipe for tembleque makes a rich and smooth coconut pudding perfect for birthday parties or any special occasion.
Bacardi Rum Cake
About's Guide to Desserts and Baking has a tried and true recipe for a moist and delicious rum cake.

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