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¡Viva Desserts!

Traditional and Reinvented Sweets from a Mexican-American Kitchen
By Nicole Presley
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¡Viva Desserts! by Nicole Presley is a delightful collection featuring both traditional Mexican desserts and American favourites with a Mexican twist. From Atole de Canela and Buñuelos de Viento to Oreo Horchata Cheesecake and Dulce de Leche Pumpkin Pie, this vibrant cookbook brings together classic treats like conchas, churros, empanadas, and flan alongside creatively Mexicanised American cakes and pies. Presley shares her expertise as a Mexican postres baker, offering helpful tips and tricks alongside beautiful full-colour photography, making it easy to bring the rich flavours of Mexican and Mexican-American desserts into your own kitchen.
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¡Viva Desserts! is perfect for adventurous home bakers, fans of Mexican cuisine, and anyone eager to explore fusion desserts that blend traditional Mexican and American flavours.

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From Atole de Canela and Buñuelos de Viento to Oreo Horchata Cheesecake and Dulce de Leche Pumpkin Pie, ¡Viva Desserts! is a scrumptious collection of traditional Mexican desserts and American desserts Mexicanized. With dessert items like conchas, churros, empanadas, and flan, all your favourite traditional Mexican treats are here. Then add in classic American cakes and pies with a Mexican twist and other Mexican treats with an American twist, and all your cravings will be covered!

Nicole Presley, recipe developer and Mexican postres baker, delves into the craft of baking and offers tips and tricks with every recipe, giving dessert lovers everywhere the tools they need to play in their own kitchens. With full-colour photography for every dessert and baking secrets that Nicole has learned through her own kitchen evolution, from kitchens in Los Angeles and Mexico, you’ll be able to bring the joy of Mexican and Mexican-American desserts into your own home. A beautiful and tasty celebration of culture!

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781641707350

Publisher: Familius LLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 11 October 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Familius LLC

Illustration: Full-color photography

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 232.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 960g

Pages: 128

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About the Author

Nicole Presley is a culinary enthusiast and recipe developer passionate about culture and food. Her childhood and life experiences drove her to create Presley’s Pantry, a platform from her East LA kitchen that celebrates family, food, and original recipes.

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