Tres leches cake was first introduced to San Antonio in 1989, largely through the efforts of Blanca Aldaco. Since then, you can find it at numerous places across town, but Aldaco still serves the best to be had.
Desserts
Apple Cider Caramels
It’s Fall, Y’all! What better way to capture the season than through desserts using all the flavors of autumn? These Apple Cider Caramels are a sweet way to get a taste of apple cider and caramel in every bite.
512 Pecan Porter Chocolate Cake with a Salted Toffee Glaze
A decadent chocolate cake with scratch-made salted toffee glaze from Pastry Chef Dennis Van of Oasthouse Kitchen + Bar in Austin, TX.
Camellia Inn’s Apple & Ham Breakfast Bread Pudding
There’s nothing like visiting Sonoma in the fall. The vines are in a beautiful seasonal transformation with dramatic hues of red and gold. The flavors of fall are on! Apples grown on many of the farms, and this recipe hails from a charming bed and breakfast in my very favorite Sonoma town of Healdsburg.
Cappuccino Mousse Cake
WARNING: This dessert is highly addictive! A featured dessert at The Beverly Hilton for the Golden Globe Awards!
Hatch Cheesecake with Strawberry & Hatch Chutney
Hatch chile cheesecake topped with a strawberry and hatch chutney from Central Market. It’s time!
Myron’s Prime Steak House Bananas Foster
This is a delicious recipe from Myron’s Prime Steak House in New Braunfels. You will love this simple recipe, that really looks like you went to a lot of work!
Banana Pudding…as the Groom’s Cake?
What better place than your wedding to serve comfort food! That’s exactly what one Houston man did when he chose this amazing Banana Pudding recipe as a delicious alternative to a traditional groom’s cake!
Banana Coconut Cream Pie
This version of the classic dessert from Chef Stéphane has half the calories…but it’s still rich and creamy – Melba toast never looked or tasted so good! Watch it being made right here.
Bud Royer’s Famous Chocolate Chip Pie
Wow!! This is a big deal! Royers Round Top Café takes small town charm to another level. The owner Bud has his signature Chocolate Chip Pie – it’s a recipe that’s almost NEVER given out! One of the best I’ve ever had. Chunky, rich ingredients that are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth…
Blue Bonnet Cafe’s Coconut Cream Pie
This cool Coconut Cream Pie is the top seller at Blue Bonnet Cafe in Marble Falls. A home baked slice of Heaven!
Madelyn’s Apple Pecan Cake
Savory glazed bundt cake with diced apples and pecans! Many thanks to my friends at Central Market for sharing!
Rustic Apple Galette with Creamy Caramel Sauce
A flaky French galette filled with tart Granny Smith apple slices and a creamy caramel sauce from Central Market.
Cabernet Grill’s Peach and Pecan Cobbler with Cinnamon Ice Cream
Cabernet Grill is one of my favorite restaurants anywhere in Texas. Cotton Gin Village is the Hill Country hamlet I retreat to whenever I need some R&R…Now imagine trying some of their finest fare…
Chocolate Perfection Pie
This delicious silky, chocolate pie comes from Chef Darren McGrady, who not only worked for Queen Elizabeth, but also for Princess Diana and her boys. He's a wonderfully talented chef and an equally delightful man, so check out his fabulous cookbook Eating Royally cookbook, which contains the recipe for Prince William's groom's cake.