Sweeten up with classic Caribbean desserts—think coconut drops, sweet bread, tambran balls, and more. These treats are made with love and packed with nostalgic flavor.
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Making the perfect Peach Ice Cream From Scratch is not as technical as it may seem. A few simple ingredients you’d expect to see in ice cream, a bit of patience and, of course, an ice cream maker are all you need. With peaches in abundance where I live, close to Winona, Ontario, the peach…
Nothing beats a cold glass of Caribbean Banana Punch when the weather is blazing hot. Known by different names throughout the Caribbean, and with each island putting its own spin on the ingredients, this creamy, satisfying drink has remained a favorite for generations. This is the Banana Punch recipe my mom made for us growing…
Whenever I think about watermelon, my mind goes straight to Trinidad. While nothing beats the freshly harvested watermelons sold along the Blanchisseuse Road on Trinidad’s east coast, where many of the vendors are also the farmers who grew them, I’ve found my own way of keeping that tradition close. Although I didn’t grow up making…
If you’re looking for an easy summer dessert that celebrates fresh fruit, this Caramelized Grilled Pineapple recipe is one you’ll want to make again and again. Grilled pineapple is wonderful all on its own, but once it’s coated in a quick homemade caramel sauce, it becomes something truly special. The natural sugars caramelize over the…
The original Coconut Sweetbread recipe I shared over a decade ago is still one of the most loved recipes on CaribbeanPot.com, and for good reason. That classic loaf brings back memories of childhood in Trinidad and Tobago, where coconut sweet bread was a staple at holidays, family gatherings, and quiet afternoons with a cup of…
Growing up in Trinidad and Tobago, Traditional Caribbean Pommecythere Jam was one of those treats that felt extra special. While sour cherry jam had its own place in my heart, pommecythere was the one I waited for. The fruit never ripens all at once, so my mother had to collect the ripe ones over several…
A Warm, Comforting Caribbean Dessert Admittedly, I was never the biggest fan of sweet rice (aka kheer in Guyana) growing up — some of you may know it as rice pudding — but over the years, I’ve learned to appreciate its creamy texture and comforting sweetness. What really made me fall in love with this…
A Fruity Caribbean-Inspired Sauce to Elevate Your Summer Meals With friends dropping by on their way to the Toronto Caribbean Carnival (still called Caribana by many of us), I wanted to whip up something special using fruits that are at their peak during summer. Peaches, plums, and cherries were looking perfect at the market, so…
A simplified version of the traditional Caribbean Christmas cake.
A classic Jamaican Spice Bun typically eaten around easter but great all year round. Dense and filled with spices, this is sure to be a new favorite.
Not only is this a delicious summertime treat, it’s also a great dairy and egg-free way of making ice cream.
Easy, decadent Caribbean dessert! Don’t forget to pair with your favorite ice cream. Rum raisin, perhaps.
