Mantecaditos are Puerto Rican thumbprint cookies filled with guava or topped with sprinkles. They have a melt-in-your-mouth texture, similar to shortbread. Pair them with coffee or tea for the perfect treat!
I made the viral yogurt cheesecake with guava sauce and it was delicious! Truth be told, I am not a fan of plain greek yogurt. But add Biscoff cookies and guava sauce to the mix and we’ve got a winning combination of flavors!
Limber de coco con fresa or strawberry coconut ice pops are made with creamy coconut milk and strawberries. These tropical flavors pair perfectly together and make for a delicious frozen treat to enjoy all summer long!
Limber de coco or coconut ice pops are creamy and delicious. In Puerto Rico, limber de coco 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.
Limber de horchata or limber de ajonjolí is an ice pop made with milk and toasted sesame seeds. It is very refreshing and delicious!
Limber de bizcocho are delicious ice pops made with milk and cake. They are topped with rainbow sprinkles for a festive touch. This frozen treat has a similar flavor profile as tres leches. If creamy desserts are your vibe, you’ll definitely love limber de bizcocho!
Arroz con Dulce or Puerto Rican rice pudding is creamy and delicious with a touch of warm spices. In Puerto Rico, we love adding raisins to the rice pudding with a dusting of cinnamon on top. This dessert is typically served during the holiday season along with other favorites like coquito, tembleque, and budin de pan.
Flancocho is a dessert made with flan and bizcocho (cake). Flancocho is also known as chocoflan or impossible cake. It combines light and creamy flan, with rich and chocolatey cake. Literally the best of both worlds! In Puerto Rico, this delicious dessert is popular during the holiday season and can be found at the table along with other favorites like tembleque and budin de pan.
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.
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