Latiya dessert

Pronounced ‘la-tee-ja’, this is a classic Chamorro dessert. A light, creamy, custard-like pudding topped with a generous sprinkling of ground cinnamon tops a layer of scrumptious cake.…

The Pacific Daily News' Lifestyle section is publishing recipes from the Facebook group 671 Guam Recipes every week. This is the first recipe shared, in July 2011, by group founder

Latiya (pronounced as "lah-ti-jah" or say the following really fast: "law - tee - jaw") is a popular dessert in Chamorro cuisine. The bot...

I used to have co-worker who was Guamanian and she made the most delicious foods. She often brought her Guamanian Pudding to work parties as a treat. Well, I never did get the recipe from her, but I was delighted to find this version in a community cookbook. Once I tried it, I knew I had found the right recipe. You may use homemade or storebought slices of pound cake for the base of this dessert, whichever you prefer. Note: Plan ahead when preparing this, as it requires time to chill the…

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This is a dessert that is served often during island gatherings or fiestas. It's a traditional dessert and no chamorro table is complete without it. There are different variations, but any way it's made, it is DELICIOUS!!

Love to make food from around the world? Learn how to make Latiya, a local favorite dessert in Guam. Check out the recipe and learn to cook like a Chamoru!

Cinnamon Custard Cake, or Latiya, is a delicate dessert among the islanders of Guam. The custard and cinnamon layer is what makes this treat delectable!

This Guam Mariana Island Chamorro latiya dessert cake is a scrumptious combination of pound cake, egg custard, and cinnamon. It's the perfect cake to make ahead of time as it keep well in your fridge for two days before serving.