A Look At What Makes Your Cinco De Mayo Food Sparkle


by Christine Szalay-Kudra - Date: 2010-04-20 - Word Count: 517 Share This!

Designing a Cinco de Mayo celebration of your very own should be exciting and enjoyable. Coming up with some exotic or unusual foods to complement long-time favorites is great fun. When it comes to desserts, the sky is the limit.

It is usually warm this time of year, so cold desserts are often the choice. Sure, you could serve some mango or coconut ice cream, but how about trying a granita? They are easy to make and can be flavored with exotic ingredients such as hibiscus. Hibiscus also lends your granita a bright pink hue that fits perfectly with Cinco de Mayo's colorful decorations.

If you simply must have ice cream, add some Mexican chocolate sauce that has cinnamon or chipotle added to give it a little snap. Chocolate eases zesty heat, so that you are left with a soft warmth in the mouth; a nice contrast to the coolness of ice cream. If that does not make a memorable party, nothing can help you.

If you prefer cakes, a classic Tres Leches cake is simple to make and will make quite an impression. This rich cake is saturated with three kinds of milk and is served ice cold. Yum! For a warmer cake, consider cupcakes with the flavors of cinnamon, chipotle and chocolate all combined. You bite into it, enjoying the chocolate flavor then the warmth of the chilies and cinnamon wake up your mouth.

If you want real sparkle in your Mexican menu, prepare capirotada. Every culture has its version of bread pudding and this is the entry from Mexico. Made with two different cheeses, pecans and raisins, this dessert is sure to earn you high marks. Throw a dollop of whip cream, cinnamon, and nutmeg on top and let your guests dig in.

Other authentic Mexican desserts to consider include empanadas filled with fruit and cream, sweet tamales filled with almonds and fruit, and churros, which can be served with a hot cup of Mexican chocolate to drink. We know so little of the delicious Mexican desserts here in the United States... why not use your Cinco de Mayo party to explore some of these delectable delights?

As you decide what Cinco de Mayo food to serve, go ahead and use as many hot, spicy foods as you wish. Just be sure to add that sparkle to the party with some sweet delicious treats from south of the border. Try new recipes that will make your guests gaze at you, completely awestruck. Your efforts will be appreciated.

No matter how you start the meal, you always want to end on a high note. Sometimes it is paramount to save your best for last. A sweet and savory dish can give you that "wow" factor. The dessert flans are good, but just remember to kick it up a notch. When you put it all on the line with decorations and a fantastic meal, you need to finish with that incredible dessert.

Mexico is home to great desserts; it is time to realize what great chefs developed these recipes. Let them stimulate you to accomplish gastronomic fame at your next Cinco de Mayo gathering.

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