Dessert Archives

Flan de Queso (Cheese Flan)

May 26, 2026 | Dessert, Early Summer 2026, Recipes

This take on flan from Casa Crespo in Oaxaca adds cream cheese for a richer texture and a subtle tang that pairs nicely with the caramel.

Rum Cake

Dec 10, 2025 | Dessert, Early Winter 2025, Recipes

This Bundt cake recipe doesn’t use mixes and it leans heavily into rum, so be sure to use a good one.

Honey Cake

Nov 4, 2025 | Dessert, Early Winter 2025, Recipes

Bright citrus and the warm, fragrant spice of cardamom complement this honey-forward cake.

Pistachio Torte

Jul 29, 2025 | Dessert, Late Summer 2025, Recipes

This recipe was developed in the tradition of European torten, a family of cakes based on ground nuts and containing little flour or other fat.

Prickly Pear Cupcakes

Jul 15, 2025 | Dessert, Late Summer 2025, Recipes

The flavor combos with cake and frosting are endless, but with these Prickly Pear Cupcakes, we are celebrating New Mexico’s abundant food artisans who work with this succulent treasure.

Balsamic Roasted Cherry and Chocolate-Coco Paletas

Jun 3, 2025 | Dessert, Early Summer 2025, Recipes, Uncategorized

Balsamic Roasted Cherry Pops combine the ultimate sweet treat of vanilla ice cream with dark sweet cherries made slightly tart with high-quality balsamic vinegar. The Chocolate-Coco Paletas can be made with Oaxacan chocolate or high-quality local chocolate, such as Eldora in Albuquerque or Chokolá in Taos.

Thai Tea and Cheese Foam Paletas

May 19, 2025 | Dessert, Early Summer 2025, Recipes

Adding cheese foam topping to iced coffee or tea drinks takes your beverage experience to the next level, and the same goes for these Thai Tea and Cheese Foam Paletas.

Agua de Jamaica Paletas

May 13, 2025 | Dessert, Early Summer 2025, Recipes

In this recipe, the jamaica (hibiscus) petals imbue their bright, ruby-red hue with a punch of tanginess that puckers your lips and keeps you longing for more.