Dulce: Desserts from Santa Fe Kitchens - Tapa dura

The Museum of New Mexico Foundation serves up the third in this celebrated series of cookbooks with Dulcé: Desserts from Santa Fe Kitchens and delectable recipes that infuse the unique flair of Santa Fe to classic favorites. Taken from the distinctive kitchens and homes of Santa Fe, these sweet treats blend Southwestern flavors with traditional confections from various cultures to create exciting-sometimes surprising-dishes, including Piña Colada Cheesecake, Southwestern Harvest Pumpkin Cheesecake, 1800s Baked Fudge, Chocolate-Espresso Lava Cake with Espresso Whipped Cream, Cinnamon Ganache Tart, Chewy Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies, Mocha Pots de Crème, and more.

The Museum of New Mexico Foundation serves up a third delicious helping with Dulce: Desserts from Santa Fe Kitchens. Delectable recipes infuse the unique flair of Santa Fe while bringing a new twist to classic favorites. Taken from the distinctive kitchens of homes and restaurants in Santa Fe, these saccharine treats blend the unique flavors of the Southwest's various cultures with traditional confections and bring new surprises to the sweeter side of the menu.
Delve into luscious chocolate confections like Fudgy Adobe Brownies and Mexican-Spiced Chocolate Bread Pudding. Then sample the sublime fruity and frozen concoctions of Lime Ice Cream with Caramelized Green Chile, Grilled Peaches with Sangria Syrup, Piñon Crumb Apple Pie and Piña Colada Cheesecake.
With more than 200 extraordinary recipes, there is something to tickle every taste bud and satisfy every sweet tooth.
The Museum of New Mexico Foundation is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to the four museums and six historical state monuments that comprise the Museum of New Mexico. The Foundation promotes excellence at the Museum of New Mexico through effective fundraising, innovative entrepreneurial ventures, community collaboration and essential support services. The Museum of New Mexico Foundation supports The New Mexico History Museum, The New Mexico Museum of Art, The Museum of International Folk Art, The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, and the six state monuments of New Mexico.
Cover art by Helena Selenda, Wycincanka, c. 1962. Cha?na, ?owicz, Poland. Cut paper, 10-1/8 x 17-3/4 inches. Alexander Girard Foundation Collection, Museum of International Folk Art, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Photograph © 2008 Michel Monteaux.
Jacket design by Linda Herman/Glyph Publishing Arts.