The Duke’s Kiss from Zarela's Veracruz: Mexico's Simplest Cuisine by Zarela Martínez

The Duke’s Kiss from Zarela's Veracruz: Mexico's Simplest Cuisine by Zarela Martínez

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Who was the duke, and whom was he kissing? Spanish and Mexican desserts tend to leave you scratching your head over the meaning of their titles, but you can guess that it was a very sweet kiss. Egg...

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Ingredients

  • 2⅓ cups sugar
  • ¾ cup dry sherry (I use fino)
  • ¼ cup sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground canela
  • ¼ cup dark raisins
  • ¼ cup slivered blanched almonds
  • 6 large eggs, separated
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 2⅛- ounce boxes animal crackers
  • A strip about 2½ inches long from the outer layer of a canela stick

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