Does anyone know a traditional cuban dessert?

Question

i have a project to do for a class on the culture of cuba. i was hoping to make some type of traditional cuban dessert. something that is not too hard to make or find ingredients for. does anyone have any suggestions?

Answer 1

fried plantains

Answer 2

Tres Leche Cake is a great Cuban dessert

http://www.tasteofcuba.com/tresleches.ht...

Answer 3

Flan

1 csugar

3 eggs

1 (14oz) can sweetened condensed milk

     1 (12oz) can evaporated milk

1T vanilla

  

   1. Preheat oven to 350

   2. In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt sugar until liquefied and golden in color. Carefully pour hot syrup into a 9 inch round glass baking dish, turning the dish to evenly coat the bottom and sides. Set aside.

   3. In a large bowl, beat eggs. Beat in condensed milk, evaporated milk and vanilla until smooth. Pour egg mixture into baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil.

   4. Bake in preheated oven 60 minutes. Let cool completely.

   5. To serve, carefully invert on serving plate with edges when completely cool.