Platanos en mole is one of my favorite Guatemalan desserts. This delicious recipe for sweet plantains in a velvety sweet mole sauce is a traditional Guatemalan dish you will surely fall in love with. A Taste of Home: Sharing My Childhood Favorite, Platános En Mole Growing up in Guatemala City, I have a lot of … Read more
Barquillos are crunchy sweet cookies rolled into long cylinders. This barquillos recipe is easy to make! And if you’ve never had these delicious wafer roll cookies, you’ll surely fall in love with them. Barquillos are very popular in Guatemala and many other Latin American countries. These Guatemalan cookies are light, crispy, and delicious, perfect for … Read more
This cute octopus cupcake is one of the easiest recipes with Starburst candy we’ve ever made. Yes, this cute beach-themed cupcake is made with Starburst candy! This super cute cupcake idea will make a splash at any under-the-sea theme party! This summer theme cupcake idea is perfect for a pool party, a beach-themed party, Octonauts, … Read more
Are you looking for the cutest Easter and Spring-themed cupcakes ever? These classic bunny butt cupcakes have been my favorite Easter treat for years! I love making these incredibly moist and easy carrot cake cupcakes with creamy yogurt and cream cheese frosting. It is a fantastic alternative to the chocolate overload that usually comes with … Read more
Topped with fresh fruit, this creamy Mexican chocolate flan is the ultimate chocolate dessert. This easy-to-make Mexican flan recipe is a popular custard dessert in Latin America, made with eggs and milk and covered with a light sweet syrup. Also known as crème caramel, this showstopper dessert will impress friends and family, perfect for Cinco … Read more
Valentine’s is just around the corner! And if you’re looking for a great way to surprise your loved one, a Valentine’s Charcuterie Board is a great way to wow them! So I have rounded up some of the prettiest (and, dare I say) easiest Valentine’s charcuterie board ideas. There’s something for everyone here, from Valentine’s … Read more
Tamales de elote are a delicious sweet corn tamal perfect as a dessert or sweet treat any time. By following this super easy recipe for Guatemalan tamales de elotes, you will be able to enjoy this amazing traditional Guatemalan dessert made from fresh sweet corn kernels in no time! This Guatemalan dish has no meat … Read more
Molletes is a traditional Guatemalan dessert perfect for the Day of the Dead or All Saints Day festivities. Quite different from the Mexican molletes, Guatemalan molletes are similar to stuffed French toast. They are fried pan dulce or sweet bread stuffed with milky custard soaked in a delicious syrup made with panela or raw sugar … Read more
We’re ready for some happy haunts and ghostly eats with these easy Halloween charcuterie boards. If you’re looking for the best Halloween foods, you will find lots of kid-friendly Halloween snack ideas here as well as haunted treats that are perfect for adult entertaining on Hallow’s Eve. From scary-good cheese boards and wickedly delicious Halloween … Read more
In this post, you’ll find the best Guatemalan desserts with lots of easy and delicious Guatemalan dessert recipes to choose from, whether you are in the mood for platános en mole, Buñuelos, champurradas, canillitas de leche, empanadas de manjar or anything in between. I have included all of the best traditional Guatemalan desserts, and the … Read more
