Pastelillos de Guayaba or Puerto Rican guava pastries are typically made with guava paste, cream cheese, and dusted with powdered sugar. I enjoy making them with fresh guava jam and a creamy blend of cool whip and mascarpone cheese. These fresh components really elevate the guava pastries to a whole other level!
Tembleque is Puerto Rican coconut pudding or custard. Tembleque literally means shaky in Spanish, which refers to the jiggly texture of this pudding. This Puerto Rican dessert is popular during Christmas time and can be found at the holiday table along with other favorites like coquito and budin de pan.
Tembleque de café is Puerto Rican coffee-flavored coconut pudding or custard. Tembleque literally means shaky in Spanish, which refers to the jiggly texture of this pudding. This Puerto Rican dessert is popular during Christmas time but is enjoyed all year-round. This coffee-infused version does not disappoint. If you love the taste of café con leche with a coconut twist, you will love this tembleque de café recipe!
Limber de Kahlúa are delicious ice pops made with milk, cream, and coffee flavored liqueur. Limber ice pops originate in Puerto Rico and are enjoyed year-round on the island. This frozen treat has a similar flavor profile as limber de leche but with coffee added to the mix. If a creamy cafécito con leche is your vibe, you’ll definitely love limber de Kahlúa!
Limber de piña colada is bursting with the tropical flavors of coconut and pineapple in ice pop form. Piña colada is a cocktail made with cream of coconut, pineapple juice, rum, and ice. Creamy coconut blends with the bright flavor of pineapple for an irresistible combination.
Limber de leche are delicious ice pops made with milk and cream. They originate in Puerto Rico and are enjoyed year-round on the island. This frozen treat has a similar flavor profile as flan, coquito, rice pudding, or horchata with notes of vanilla and cinnamon. If these delicious Latin + Caribbean desserts are your vibe, you’ll definitely love limber de leche!
Limber de parcha are ice pops bursting with the vibrant flavor of tropical passion fruit. In Puerto Rico, limber is traditionally made in small plastic cups. Once frozen, you flip the ice pop upside down and place it back in the cup to make it easier to eat. I like adding a popsicle stick to make them easier to hold while eating. You could also use a popsicle mold to make popsicles or paletas.
Limber de parcha are ice pops bursting with the vibrant flavor of tropical passion fruit. In Puerto Rico, limber is traditionally made in small plastic cups. Once frozen, you flip the ice pop upside down and place it back in the cup to make it easier to eat. I like adding a popsicle stick to make them easier to hold while eating. You could also use a popsicle mold to make popsicles or paletas.
Budin de Pan or Puerto Rican-style bread pudding is a dessert that is especially popular during the holiday season, along with tembleque and coquito bites. This bread pudding is moist and rich in flavor, with notes of vanilla, cinnamon, and cloves. Pair this budin de pan with your favorite cafe con leche or hot chocolate (coquito for the holidays!) for a delicious treat any time of the day.
Coquito bites are made with coconut cookies, rum and are coated in coconut flakes. They taste just like coquito and make the perfect holiday treat! These no-bake coconut rum balls are also great for gifting, so keep this recipe handy during the holiday season!
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