Yo-yo Alfajores

by SandraWidick // July 28, 2021 // Comments off

I love when people give me ideas of what to bake next. A follower on Instagram suggested that I should try making Yo-yo alfajores. By now, I think you know what alfajores are, shortbread cookies filled with dulce de leche,... Continue reading →

Chaja Cake

by SandraWidick // July 27, 2020 // Comments off

Chaja cake is the famous lucious and naughty cake of Uruguay. Layers of sponge cake, peaches, dulce de leche , meringue and cream make this cake the perfect treat for any celebration. Might look a little bit complicated to make... Continue reading →

Chocoflan

by SandraWidick // April 23, 2020 // Comments off

Happy Thursday! When I was a kid my mom used to take me to bakeries and one of the desserts that I always loved to order was chocoflan. This dessert has 3 parts: caramel, flan and cake. Some people called... Continue reading →

Passion Fruit Tart

by SandraWidick // April 3, 2020 // Comments off

This recipe is perfect for Spring. Passion Fruit is a very well-known fruit in Latin America (We call it MARACUYA OR PARCHA). This tropical fruit is packed with vitamins and antioxidants, so you can add it to any meal you... Continue reading →

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Yo-yo Alfajores

Chaja Cake

Chocoflan

Passion Fruit Tart