BAKING & DESSERTS Archives

Sweet cravings, solved. Explore our Mexican baking & desserts. We’re working on sharing more recipes with you. Coming soon: fluffy pan dulce, fiesta ready cakes, crumbly cookies and chilled classics like flan and tres leches. Every recipe is kitchen tested, step-by-step and video backed so you can bake with home style confidence.

March 3, 2026

Up close shot of golden Mexican Rolls right out of the oven.

Homemade Teleras (Mexican Sandwich Rolls for Tortas)

Homemade Teleras (Mexican Sandwich Rolls for Tortas) These homemade teleras are soft, slightly sweet Mexican style sandwich rolls that are perfect for tortas. They’re made with simple pantry ingredients (flour, yeast, warm water, salt, sugar, and olive oil), shaped into […]

December 3, 2025

Golden, crispy Mexican buñuelos de viento sprinkled with cinnamon sugar.

Buñuelos de Viento (Mexican “Airy” Buñuelos)

Buñuelos de Viento (Mexican “Airy” Buñuelos) Buñuelos de viento are one of the most magical holiday treats. Light, crisp, airy, and coated in cinnamon sugar while still warm, they bring back memories of winter nights, family gatherings, and cozy kitchen […]

November 15, 2025

Guava Cheesecake (with Homemade Guava Jam)

Guava Cheesecake (with Homemade Guava Jam) This Guava Cheesecake blends creamy New York style richness with a bright, tropical swirl of homemade guava jam, a nod to Latin American flavors and the fruit trees in our own backyard. Inspired by […]

November 15, 2025

Arroz con Leche (Mexican Rice Pudding)

Arroz con Leche (Mexican Rice Pudding) This cozy arroz con leche is classic Mexican comfort in a bowl. Tender white rice simmers slowly with cinnamon, milk, and sugar until rich and creamy. It’s the kind of dessert you make when […]

September 4, 2025

Banana Cream Tres Leches Cake

Banana Cream Tres Leches Cake A tres leches cake is already a celebration on its own, but when you add banana cream flavors on top, you get a dessert that’s both nostalgic and new. This cake combines the milky richness […]

July 2, 2025

Freshly baked golden bolillos on a pan with crisp crust and traditional torpedo shape.

Bolillos (Crusty Mexican Rolls) – Step-by-Step Guide to the Perfect Mexican Bread

Los Bolillos Fresh baked in your feed? If my Bolillo rolling video just popped up on IG Reels, TikTok, Pinterest, Facebook, ¡hola y bienvenido! Grab the printable recipe below and let’s turn that scroll stopping crunch into warm bread on […]

July 22, 2024

Mexican Strawberries and Cream (Fresas con Crema)

Growing up in Baldwin Park—a vibrant, predominantly Mexican community in Southern California—meant weekends were filled with street vendors, bustling markets, and, best of all, delicious food on every corner. Among the paleteros selling popsicles and eloteros preparing corn, there was […]