Margo out of lurking Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Argh, I was going to bring an amazing salsa, but I've found out that there will be a salsa contest. My salsa will fare well, but I need to bring another dish for the potluck part of it. I can guess that most will bring 7-layer dip or enchilada casserole-type things. I'm thinking a dessert may go over well. Suggestions? And I need to go to the store, prepare it, and be ready to go by late afternoon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sputterduck Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Well there is always flan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Cut up some mangos. Or put a some on your flan;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cents Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Tres Leches Cake! It is pretty much a basic cake. You could decorate it with festive color frosting too. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 biscochitos? They are northern New Mexican, not mexican. I can't find my cookbook but you can google a recipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 (edited) I'm probably too late, but in case you need something quick and easy, how about a Mexican coffee? It has coffee, raw sugar (piloncillo), cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and a little orange peel. It's very good! If you search cafe de olla or Mexican coffee, I'm sure recipes will pop up, here's one: http://www.food.com/recipe/caf-de-olla-sweet-cinnamon-coffee-139212 Let me know if you want the one I use. :001_smile: If there's a Mexican market in your area, I'd go pick up a box or two of pan dulce: hth Edited August 21, 2011 by helena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 I love the idea of pastel imposible (impossible cake) also known as chocoflan. I made it once and the layers sort of merged, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Flan is the best thing ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live2Ride Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Mmmmm Tres Leche cake (three milk cake). Make it the day before to let it soak good. Sooooo good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margo out of lurking Posted August 22, 2011 Author Share Posted August 22, 2011 Thank you for your quick and yummy suggestions! I've never had flan. The directions made it seem intimidating, baking the pan in another pan of water. Someone else brought it thought, and I could see why it's such a hit! I considered the Tres Leche Cake. I want to make that for us at home--and dd has tried it and wants it for her wedding cake! I ended up making Sopapilla Cheesecake. It was super easy, just a few inexpensive ingredients,. My family loved it, I heard several great comments at the potluck, and there was nothing left. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 No, no, the water bath is easy, it just makes the heat gentle so the eggs don't curdle. You just have to be careful with carrying -- better yet, pour the water in when the flan is in the outer pan, at the oven, instead of trying not to spill a big thing of hot water!. Doing the caramel is a bit fiddly though, unless you get one of those box mix things with the caramel already done. Glad it worked out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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