Custard (Creme Anglaise)

A beautiful, classic vanilla pouring custard made with just egg, milk, cream, sugar and vanilla (no thickener). Quick recipe video included!

Champurrado (Mexican Chocolate Atole)

Warm, rich, and luxuriously thick, champurrado is Mexican hot chocolate with an unexpected secret ingredient: corn masa.

Creamy Banana Pudding

Steeping sliced bananas in fresh milk infuses this creamy banana custard with flavor from the inside out.

Orange Atole (Hot Mexican Corn Drink With Orange Zest)

Mexican atole, a hot drink made from corn, comes in a staggering variety of flavors, from sweet to savory, each one more delicious than the next. In this sweet one, the corn-flavored base, made from masa harina, is infused with orange zest for a warming, aromatic beverage that's perfect for winter.

Cinnamon and Orange Pudding

[Photograph: Max Falkowitz] An unusual take on a classic dessert. Ceylon cinnamon takes on an almost chocolate character when paired with bright orange. I like this best with a generous plop of freshly whipped cream and, if I'm feeling especially...

Helado de Maíz y Crema (Corn-Crema Ice Cream)

I'll be the first to admit that ice cream making is a drag, but delayed gratification is deliciously rewarding, especially when it involves this luxurious, velvety ice cream made with sweet corn, tangy crema, and an insinuation of cinnamon.

Torrijas Caramelizadas (Spanish-Style Caramelized French Toast)

You've got to try Spain's custardy, crunchy, and creamy way to turn toast into a decadent treat.

Vanilla, Cinnamon, and Lime Panna Cotta

This recipe comes straight from one of my favorite places to eat in Chicago, Birrieria Zaragoza. All they serve is birria, a Mexican goat stew served with fresh thick tortillas, and it's impeccable, moan-worthy. But on my last pilgrimage, chef Jonathan Zaragoza offered me this dessert, the best panna cotta I've ever eaten.

Leche Flan (Filipino Baked Custard)

This recipe marries caramelized sugar with an extra rich, dense, and creamy custard, plus some citrus, to make a fantastic dessert.

Magic Three Layer Custard Cake

One simple batter transforms into three layers - a fudge like base, custard centre and sponge top. It's like magic! This is my recipe for Magic Three Layer Custard Cake.