creamy Recipes
65 delicious creamy recipes from around the world
Pastel de Pollo (Colombian Chicken Pie)
A comforting and savory Colombian chicken pie featuring a creamy, vegetable-rich chicken filling encased in flaky puff pastry.
Pastel de Tres Leches
A classic Mexican dessert, this sponge cake is incredibly moist and tender, generously soaked in a rich mixture of three milks and topped with a cloud of whipped cream. It's an irresistible treat that's perfect for any occasion.
Quesillo
A classic Venezuelan Quesillo, this is a rich and creamy caramel custard, denser and smoother than its Mexican flan counterpart. The sweet, liquid caramel coating is a signature element.
Rajas con Crema
A classic Mexican dish of roasted poblano pepper strips simmered in a rich, creamy sauce with onions and optional corn. Delicious served as a filling for tacos, a side dish, or even a light vegetarian main.
Sopa de Papa (Colombian Potato Soup)
A creamy and comforting Colombian potato soup, featuring a delightful balance of smooth and chunky textures. Perfect for a hearty meal.
Sopa de Plátano (Venezuelan Plantain Soup)
A creamy and comforting Venezuelan soup made from green plantains, offering a subtly sweet and hearty flavor. Perfect for a light meal or a starter.
Tres Leches Cake
An impossibly moist and decadent sponge cake soaked in a rich blend of three milks: condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream. Topped with a cloud of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon, this cake is a celebration in every bite.
Aartappel Slaai (South African Potato Salad)
A classic, creamy South African potato salad, perfect as a side dish for braais (barbecues) and potjies (traditional stews).
Amarula No-Bake Cheesecake
A decadent and creamy no-bake cheesecake infused with the unique flavor of Amarula liqueur, a popular South African cream liqueur made from the marula fruit.
Chicken Potjie
A hearty and flavorful South African chicken stew cooked in a traditional potjie pot, offering a lighter yet equally delicious alternative to red meat versions.
Creamy Butternut Squash Soup with Ginger
A rich and creamy butternut squash soup, subtly spiced with fresh ginger. Perfect for a comforting meal.
Creamy Cheesy Mieliepap Potjie
A rich, creamy, and cheesy South African maize porridge (mieliepap) cooked in a potjie (traditional cast-iron pot), perfect as a comforting side dish.
Hoenderpastei (South African Chicken Pie)
A comforting and classic South African chicken pie featuring tender, shredded chicken in a rich, creamy sauce, encased in flaky puff pastry. Perfect for a hearty meal.
Om Ali Traditional
Om Ali is Egypt's beloved national dessert, a rich and creamy bread pudding made with flaky puff pastry, infused with fragrant milk and cream, and studded with crunchy nuts. It's a comforting and decadent treat perfect for any occasion.
Roz bi Laban (Egyptian Rice Pudding)
A classic Egyptian dessert, Roz bi Laban is a creamy and comforting rice pudding, often flavored with fragrant rose water and topped with nuts. It's simple to make and utterly delicious served chilled.
Seafood Potjie
A rich and flavorful coastal seafood stew, featuring tender mussels, flaky fish, and succulent prawns simmered in a creamy white wine broth. Traditionally cooked in a cast-iron potjie pot over an open fire, but adaptable for stovetop cooking.
Umm Ali
A rich and comforting Egyptian bread pudding, often called 'Mother of Ali's' dessert. This version uses puff pastry or croissants soaked in a sweet, creamy milk mixture, studded with nuts, raisins, and coconut, then baked to golden perfection.