Desserts

Rum and raisin ice cream is another flavor of ice cream that Jamaican folks are brought up on and will probably order over any other flavor if it is available.…

Jamaican ice cream cake is more like a heavy swiss roll cake, but is filled with ice cream instead of whipped cream. Unlike a swiss roll cake, they also only…

Soursop is a fruit that grows all over the Caribbean and Latin America. It is widely used on the island, specifically in drinks. Soursop juice can be filed under unique…

Jamaica is a primarily Christian nation and all Christian holidays are held sacred there. Easter is no exception and the observance of Easter starts as early as Ash Wednesday. Ash…

Jamaican plantain tarts are simple but delicious pastries that most of us learned to make during our required cooking classes in high school. Home Economics class started with basic sewing…

Jamaican Tamarind balls are a simple Caribbean candy that are easy to make and were a joy to eat growing up. The best part about these candies is that they…

Jamaican police button cookies are a delicious childhood favorite. I specifically remember saving my allowance or lunch money just so I could buy them every day. The cookies have crispy…

I’ve wanted to make a fruit sorbet since the summer months. I was finally able to do a no churn fruit sorbet during the healthy series on Instagram and it…

The ingredients rum, molasses and sugar in Jamaican Rum Cake, speaks to the island’s long colonial history with Great Britain. The British brought their steamed puddings to the island which…

I’ve never made a vegan ice cream before experimenting with Pina Colada Ice Cream. It was surprisingly still very good with no eggs or animal fat. The only thing that…