Trinidad dessert recipes

Baking my mom's Trinidad Coconut Roll always reminds me of growing up on the beautiful Caribbean island.

Milk barfi is an Indian sweet treat made with milk powder, sugar and spices and topped with rainbow sprinkles. It’ll likely remind you of a fun milky fudge.

Trinidad Kurma is a beloved traditional Indian sweet that has been passed down through generations and is especially popular during Diwali and other spiritual festivals. Made from crispy fried dough coated in spiced sugar syrup, this sweet treat offers a crunchy, flavorful bite that’s hard to resist. Kurma, also known as Laktho, was brought to the Caribbean by East Indian immigrants, and today, it’s a popular snack in places like Trinidad, Guyana, and Suriname. With a rich history tied to…

CARNIVAL 2019 is here already folks! Many will leave our shores to enjoy this long weekend in another country and many more will be coming in for the weekend to … Continue reading Sweet sweet Trinidad

Hi everybody! It’s boiling hot here in Toronto and even though it’s that time of the year when you don’t want to bake, I was craving for a coconut cake. Coconut cake is one of my …

Coconut bake is a Caribbean thick bread made with simple ingredients. If you're a coconut fan, you'll love this recipe!

Trinidad Black Cake. 1 lb prunes, seeded and chopped 1 lb raisins 1 lb currants 1 lb sultans 1/4 lb mixed peels 1/2 lb cherries chopped in half 1 1/2 cups cherry brandy 2 cups rum 2 cups or 1 lb...

"Trinbago" is home to a delicious and uncommon culinary diversity. Here are some can't-miss popular foods in Trinidad and Tobago.

Trinidad Barfi is a beloved sweet treat often enjoyed during festive celebrations like Diwali, Eid, and traditional prayers. This rich, creamy dessert has its roots in Indian cuisine, but it’s become a local favorite in Trinidad with its melt-in-your-mouth texture and sweet, spiced flavor. Whether you stick to the classic recipe or add a twist with pistachios, cashews, or even dried berries, this versatile Trini Barfi is sure to be a hit at any gathering. It’s the perfect blend of tradition…

Sweet Rice is the Caribbean colloquial term for Rice Porridge or Pudding. The history of this dish comes from the rice-rich region of Asia, but worldwide you can find regional variations of this dish today. In India, it is Rice Kheer; Muhalibiyya is an Arabic version; Khanom sot sai in Thailand;Rizogalo in Greece; hrísgrjónagrautur in Iceland; And it is called Arroz con Leche in parts of Central and South America. This simple dish consists of long-grain white rice cooked into a thick…