Delicias Tres Leches
Ice Cream Cake

This one speaks for itself; with a new line of Latin flavor ice cream from Nestlé, your kids will love this cool new twist on a beloved classic that will leave everyone asking for more.

(Makes 12 servings)

4 tablespoons NESTLÉ® LA LECHERA® Dulce de Leche (squeezable bottle), divided
1 container (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 packages (6 ounces each) Maria cookies, finely crushed (about 3 cups)
cup (1 stick) butter, melted
cup granulated sugar
1 quart (946 mL) Tres Leches NESTLÉ® Delicias Frozen Dairy Dessert, softened

FOLD 3 tablespoons dulce de leche into whipped topping in medium bowl until well blended. Set aside in refrigerator.

COMBINE cookie crumbs, butter and sugar in medium bowl. Press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.

STIR tres leches dairy dessert until smooth. Pour over prepared crust; spread smooth. Freeze for 4 hours or overnight.

REMOVE side of pan. Spread whipped topping mixture over top of cake only, not the side. Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon dulce de leche over top; swirl with a wooden pick to create a swirled effect. Serve immediately.

Delicias Piña Colada Smoothie

Savor the taste of piña colada without the alcohol. You can enjoy this Piña colada smoothie with your kids. This simple and quick recipe calls for few ingredients, and of course, Delicias coconut flavor ice cream. This smoothie allows for little time in the kitchen, and more time with your loved ones.

(Makes 2 servings)

2 cups Coconut NESTLÉ Delicias Frozen Dairy Dessert
? cup pineapple juice
1 cup pineapple chunks
2 tablespoons toasted coconut flakes for garnish
2 pineapple chunks for garnish

Delicias Mango-Tropical Dessert

If you’re looking to treat family and loved ones this summer with scrumptious treats, but don’t want to break your budget, I recommend making this delicious and uplifting parfait as a great dessert in disposable cups and silverware as an affordable option and easy clean up.

(Makes 2 servings)

1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 small banana, cut into 8 slices
1 teaspoon butter
1 cup Mango NESTLÉ Delicias Frozen Dairy Dessert
2 fresh strawberries, sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh kiwi fruit
Sweetened whipped topping for garnish
2 tablespoons toasted almond slices

SPRINKLE sugar evenly over both sides of banana slices. Melt butter in medium skillet over high heat. Cook banana slices for 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until caramelized. Set aside.

SCOOP mango dairy dessert evenly into each of 2 dessert bowls. Top each with 4 caramelized banana slices, 1 sliced strawberry and 2 tablespoons chopped kiwi fruit. Garnish with whipped topping and 1 tablespoon toasted almonds.

Recipes by Chef Lorena Garcia
Chef Lorena Garcia is one of the country’s leading Latina Chefs. She hosts regular cooking segments on both the Univision and Telemundo television networks. Lorena’s “Big Chef, Little Chef“ program, designed to teach children and their parents how to plan and prepare nutritious meals, and has been reported on by hundreds of media outlets across the U.S. and Latin America.