Authentic Mexican Food Recipes

Cinnamon-Orange Flan
For the Caramel
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup granulated sugar
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
Lightly butter six 4 ounce ramekins or custard cups.
Mix the water and sugar in a heavy pot over medium-high heat.
Using a pastry brush dipped in water, brush the sides of the pot just above the sugar about every 30 seconds to [...]

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Cinnamon Oranges
3 oranges, peeled and thinly sliced crosswise
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Place sliced oranges in a serving bowl.
Mix sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl, then sprinkle over oranges.
Cover bowl and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
Makes 4 servings.

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Flan de Pina
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1 cup granulated sugar
4 eggs
In the top of a double boiler melt sugar over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until it is a rich caramel color.
Dip the bottom of the container in cold water for a second or two, turn the container to coat the sides with [...]

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1 2/3 cups dry fine breadcrumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
32 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 (16 ounce) can cream of coconut
1 (16 ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained
1/4 teaspoon Mexican cinnamon
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon rum flavoring
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Topping
Combine [...]

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