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Sweet dishes and treats.

Mitarashi sauce

The perfect sweet soy sauce for dango. The contrast between the soft, yielding interior, the slightly smoky char, and the sticky glaze is what makes dango so hard to stop eating. The name comes from the mitarashi, the purification fountain at Shinto shrines.

Raisin walnut carrot cake

This raisin walnut carrot cake is a generous, old-fashioned cake with warm spices, sweet carrots, tender crumb, and plenty of texture from chopped walnuts and golden raisins. It is the kind of cake that feels right at home at family gatherings, holiday tables, or an afternoon coffee break. Finished with a light dusting of confectioners’ sugar or your favorite cream cheese frosting, it is simple, comforting, and sweet.

Bahamian rum sauce

This is a simple, rich dessert sauce made with butter, sugar, and rum, beaten until light, smooth, and fluffy. It is especially good spooned over warm bread pudding, where its sweet buttery texture and gentle rum flavor melt into the pudding beautifully. A light grating of nutmeg on top gives it a classic finish.

Bahamian hard sauce

This decadent sauce is made from a blend of butter, powdered sugar, and a touch of alcohol such as rum or brandy, which gives it a silky texture and a flavorful kick. Sweet with a slight hint of warmth. A rich and creamy accompaniment that perfectly complements desserts like guava duff, steamed puddings, or even fruitcakes. 

Guava duff

Guava duff is a tropical variation of English plum pudding, made with sweet guava filling wrapped in a soft dough and cooked until tender. It is a comforting, old-fashioned dessert with warm spice, gentle fruit flavor, and a pleasing, hearty texture. 

Thandai

This aromatic, cooling drink requires no special equipment and uses ingredients available at most Indian grocery stores or online. 

Banana cream pie

There are few desserts that evoke a sense of pure, nostalgic comfort quite like a classic banana cream pie. This beloved American diner staple is a beautiful harmony of simple, wonderful flavors. Imagine a crisp, buttery crust filled with slices of sweet, ripe banana, all nestled under a blanket of rich, velvety vanilla pastry cream. Topped with a cloud of freshly whipped cream, each spoonful is a delightful mix of textures and tastes.

Tipsy laird

A spectacular assembly of soft sponge cake, tart raspberries, rich custard, and fluffy whipped cream, all brought together in a glass bowl to show off its beautiful layers. 

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