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Category: Dessert
- Crème Brûlèe
  
  Posted at 8:22 am by NativeNM, on December 21, 2025
  Is there any dessert more rich and creamy than crème brûlèe? The appearance is quite elegant which might make you think it’s hard to make, but actually it’s not hard at all. It has a hard caramelized crust that is made with a sprinkle of sugar and a mini torch to burn the sugar. The custard is made from heavy cream, egg yolks, sugar, vanilla and a pinch of salt. Once prepared, it’s baked in a water bath and then chilled for several hours. Keep the custard chilled until ready to serve. It’s a beautiful dessert to present to guests and perfect for special occasions. Just before serving, sprinkle superfine caster sugar over the top and burn it with a mini torch. As it burns through the sugar it creates a thin crackly crust that has a caramelized sugar taste. It’s quite a contrast of flavors and textures that I simply love.
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  Posted in Dessert, Recipes | 2 Comments | Tagged Crème Brûlèe, Crème Brûlèe Ramekins, Dessert, Elegant Dessert, Vanilla Bean, Vanilla Bean Custard
- Custard Cream Sweet Rolls with Orange Crystallized Sugar
  
  Posted at 9:03 am by NativeNM, on January 16, 2025
  I am a little late sharing my holiday sweet rolls that I enjoy making every year, however I have a good reason. My youngest son Cameron is here for a visit and since I don’t get to see him very often, I am taking this time to enjoy every minute. Over the years I have made numerous flavors of sweet rolls and each time I have the hardest time deciding what new filling to try. Custard sweet rolls are not all that sweet, however, an added hint of sweetness and citrus flavor can be tasted throughout. It’s quite satisfying to peel back the layers of the brioche dough and taste the custard with orange sugar. Sprinkle a fine dusting of powdered sugar over top to make it pretty and lets face it, it’s fun to lick the powdered sugar off your fingers after every bite. Enjoy one with your morning coffee or afternoon tea for a taste of pure bliss!
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  Posted in Breakfast, Dessert, Recipes | 5 Comments | Tagged Breakfast Sweet Rolls, Crystallized Orange Sugar, Custard Cream, Custard Cream Sweet Rolls with Orange Crystallized Sugar, Custard Rolls with Orange Sugar, Custard Sweet Rolls
- Christmas Coal Fudge
  
  Posted at 1:25 pm by NativeNM, on December 20, 2024
  If you’ve ever received a few bricks of Christmas Coal, you might wonder if you are on the nice or naughty list. I guarantee you will feel like you’re on the nice list once you’ve tasted this delicious fudge. It’s so decadent and creamy with sprinkles of black sanding sugar on top. A couple years ago we received some bricks of black coal as a gift and I was quite impressed. I wanted to recreate it at home and found a great recipe from Savory Experiments that was exactly what I was looking for. You might think this is a dark chocolate fudge, but in fact it’s made with white chocolate and colored with a black food gel. It’s so easy to make and will delight anyone who enjoys the humor in this edible coal.
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  Posted in Dessert, Recipes | 4 Comments | Tagged Christmas Coal, Christmas Coal Candy, Christmas Coal Fudge, White Chocolate Fudge
- Mango and/or Pineapple Popsicles with Tajin
  
  Posted at 1:33 pm by NativeNM, on June 28, 2024
  It’s that time of year to make some chilled treats to beat the heat. I was instantly inspired when I came across a a box of Outshine Fruit Bars with “Mango and Tajin” flavors. Oh . . My. . Goodness, they looked just like my Mangonada Margaritas, only frozen into a popsicle. I always have frozen mango and pineapple in the freezer to make smoothies, sorbet or the occasional Manognada Margarita. With everything on hand it was easy to measure out the ingredients and blend away. In a few hours we had refreshing mango and/or pineapple popsicles with tangy chili lime flavors throughout. Kids aren’t the only ones who deserve a popsicle now and then. Enjoy!
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  Posted in Dessert, Recipes | 6 Comments | Tagged @magartepottery, Mango and/or Pineapple Popsicles with Tajin, Mango Popsicles with Tajin, Mangonada Popsicles, Pineapple Popsicles, Pineapple Popsicles with Tajin, Tajin Seasoning
- Pecan Pie Bread Pudding
  
  Posted at 9:58 am by NativeNM, on April 12, 2024
  Pecan pie is a classic and one of our favorite desserts. Combining the flavors of pecan pie with bread pudding is pure bliss. The croissants were an impulse buy at Costco. They were huge and still warm in the container; I couldn’t resist. There were a dozen in all, way too many for just Joe and I. Since we couldn’t eat them all before they expired, our best choice was to freeze some or make bread pudding. Joe voted for bread pudding! Croissant rolls give the top a crispy flaky crust while the center cubes are soaked in custard and baked to make a warm creamy center. And don’t forget the pecans that are sprinkled throughout. It’s one of those desserts that appeals to your eyes as well as your taste buds. This makes enough for a large gathering but any leftovers can be refrigerated or frozen for another day. Anytime you have leftover French bread, brioche or croissant rolls that are going stale; don’t throw them out, make bread pudding. You’ll be happy you did!
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  Posted in Breakfast, Dessert, Recipes | 4 Comments | Tagged Croissant Bread Pudding, Croissant Rolls, Holiday Bread Pudding, Holiday Dessert, Pecan Pie Bread Pudding, Pecan Pie Custard, Pecans
- Lemon Sweet Rolls
  
  Posted at 11:07 am by NativeNM, on January 5, 2024
  As you know, sweet rolls are my weakness. And every year for the holidays I try to make a new flavor which at this point is starting to become a challenge as I’ve made so many different versions over the years. These lemon pastries are so light and fresh tasting. They are tart but have just enough sweetness to make them a sweet roll. The cream cheese glaze however is quite sweet and you can add as much as you like to find that sweet spot that you enjoy. They are unlike any roll I’ve ever made in that they taste like sunshine and lemonade. I devoured a few over the holidays and put the rest in the freezer. I individually freeze them so I can pull out just one just when I have a craving. They keep for a couple month’s in the freezer and once thawed they can be microwaved for 20 – 30 seconds and taste just as good as the day they were made. If you love the flavor of citrusy tart lemon with a cream cheese glaze then look no further, these sweet rolls are for you!
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  Posted in Breakfast, Dessert, Recipes | 5 Comments | Tagged baking, Breakfast, Breakfast Lemon Rolls, Lemon Cream Cheese Glaze, Lemon Sweet Rolls, Recipes
- Pecan Sticky Rolls
  
  Posted at 9:57 am by NativeNM, on December 29, 2023
  The one holiday treat that I enjoy baking for Christmas is sweet rolls. They are a sweet indulgence that makes me happy. An afternoon sitting in front of the fire with a cup of tea and a sweet roll is the essence of comfort When I make sweet rolls, I make enough to share with my sister because she loves them just as much as I do. And I don’t post my sweet roll recipes until after the holidays because I make them just a couple days before Christmas so they will be fresh. This year I decided to go back to my childhood for inspiration. Both Kat and I have a vague memory of our mom baking Pecan Sticky Rolls that tasted so incredible. I don’t have any idea how she made them or what recipe she used, but I am going to try and recreate the memory with flavors that I think she would have used to make that pecan caramel syrup. It all begins with brioche dough, which is my go-to sweet dough that never fails. I then tested variations of brown sugar and butter combinations to get just the right amount of sweet buttery caramel flavors. After all the taste testing and decision making was done, it was a triumph to finally bake them. They tasted as good as I had hoped and I think they turned out quite pretty too!
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  Posted in Breakfast, Dessert, Recipes | 8 Comments | Tagged baking, Bread, Breakfast, Breakfast Rolls with Pecan Caramel Sauce, Cinnamon Rolls, Pecan Caramel Sweet Rolls, Pecan Caramel Syrup, Pecan Sticky Buns, Pecan Sticky Rolls, Pecan Sweet Rolls, Recipes, Sweet Rolls with Pecan Caramel Sauce
- No Bake Mocha Cheesecake
  
  Posted at 9:38 am by NativeNM, on August 4, 2023
  If it’s too hot to bake . . . try this no bake mocha cheesecake that has a firm texture and the taste of a baked cheesecake. I made my own graham cracker crust which took about 7 minutes bake time. Try making the crust ahead of time, perhaps in the early morning or evening when it feels cooler. Sometimes I make a crust up to a week ahead and place it in the refrigerator until I’m ready to make the filling. This cheesecake has two layers, a thin chocolate ganache and a creamy mocha filling. I love toffee bits with any coffee dessert so I sprinkled some on top for a little crunch. It tastes creamy and decadent with a slight hint of coffee flavor. If you’re a coffee lover you’ll love this cool mocha cheesecake!
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  Posted in Cakes, Cupcakes and Muffins, Dessert, Recipes | 3 Comments | Tagged Chocolate Coffee Cheesecake, Coffee Cheesecake, No Bake Cheesecake, No Bake Mocha Cheesecake, No Bake Mocha Cheesecake with Toffee Bits
- Dulce de Leche Sweet Rolls with Candied Pecans and a Coffee Glaze
  
  Posted at 10:32 am by NativeNM, on December 31, 2022
  As promised I share with you these decadent gooey Dulce de Leche Sweet Rolls! And in every soft layer you will find pieces of candied pecans and topped with a coffee glaze that is out of this world! This has been on my bucket list for the longest time. Dulce de Leche is creamy and tastes similar to caramel sauce, however there are subtle differences between the two. While caramel sauce is made with sugar, water and heavy cream; Dulce de Leche is made with sweetened condensed milk. Caramel sauce only takes a few minutes to make, but it takes a few hours for sweetened condensed milk to simmer into a creamy caramelized sauce aka Dulce de Leche. While I would have loved to make my own Dulce de Leche, I was in a pinch for time and picked up a jar that was ready to go. Sometimes giving yourself a break is a good thing. I did make time to spice up some pecans with some sugar and spice that truly made these rolls special. The inspiration for these rolls and especially the coffee glaze is inspired by Yvette at Muy Bueno Cookbook. From my kitchen to yours, I hope 2023 will be a year filled with good health, happy times and delicious food to be shared with those you love!
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  Posted in Bread, Breakfast, Dessert, Recipes | 1 Comment | Tagged Breakfast Dulce de Leche Sweet Rolls, Breakfast Sweet Rolls, Candied Pecans, Dulce de Leche Filling, Dulce de Leche Sweet Rolls, Dulce de Leche Sweet Rolls with Candied Pecans and a Coffee Glaze, sweet rolls
- Raspberry Cream Cheese Sweet Rolls with a Lemon Glaze
  
  Posted at 10:56 am by NativeNM, on December 30, 2022
  I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas with your families. I look forward to hearing about your holiday traditions and delicious food with all the trimmings. One of my favorite things to make around the holidays is sweet rolls. Every year I make a batch of Brioche Cinnamon Rolls as well as something new that we haven’t tried before. Lets face it, sweet rolls are my weakness and the holidays just wouldn’t be the same without a delicious sweet roll on Christmas morning. This year I made two new versions. First up is a sweet roll filled with sweetened cream cheese and raspberries topped with a lemon glaze. It all starts with my favorite brioche dough that never fails. These delicate soft layers almost melt in your mouth while the filling and glaze contrast the sweet and tart flavors. It’s the perfect roll to go with your morning coffee or tea. That said, I think every new version of sweet roll is perfect. I can’t choose, they are all my favorite! While you contemplate these sweet rolls, I hope to tempt you with my next post which features a decadent sweet roll with candied pecans! Happy New Year!
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  Posted in Bread, Breakfast, Dessert, Recipes | 6 Comments | Tagged Breakfast Raspberry Sweet Rolls, Lemon Glaze, Raspberry Cream Cheese Sweet Rolls, Raspberry Cream Cheese Sweet Rolls with a Lemon Glaze, Raspberry Sweet Rolls with Cream Cheese
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