This dessert from Argentina can be described as a decadent layer dessert. It is similar to tiramisu, but does not contain mascarpone or raw egg. The ladyfingers are soaked in an alcohol syrup (hence the name) and it does contain a layer of caramel (dulce de leche) and vanilla pudding as well as whipped cream. Usually you will simply boil water with sugar and stir in the alcohol last. If desired, you can add the alcohol right from the start in order to evaporate. If you don’t want a “drunken” dessert, you may also replace with a different liquid such as milk. Be warned, this Argentinian dessert is a decadent one, you will only be able to eat a small piece.
Banana pudding from the south is a layer dessert, you will have vanilla wafers (basically vanilla cookies), custard, bananas, and meringue on top. Usually this dessert is served in a casserole. However, since it is only the two of us and because I had never made this dessert before, I decided to serve this pudding in dessert glasses. I also reduced the amount and ended up liking a recipe for only four dessert glasses. If you like a creamy dessert with bananas, this is a recipe you should try. Of course we are going to make the custard ourselves, it is really not as hard as you may think.




