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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.
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.
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.
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.
Café con Leche Flan
Flan is the favorite dessert in the Spanish-speaking Caribbean. There is a variety of flan recipes, but one of my favorites is this café con leche (coffee with milk) inspired recipe.
Coconut Flan
Flan is a favorite treat throughout the islands and there are many versions. Here is a simple recipe for coconut flan.
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.
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.
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.
Easy Flan
Flan is a famous Latin dessert and there are many versions. Here is a simple flan recipe, great for beginners.

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