Mardi Gras is a time honored tradition and beloved holiday. While it's most famously celebrated in New Orleans, there are tons of easy ways to bring New Orleans to you.
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Mardi Gras actually means "Fat Tuesday"- because the holiday traditionally stems from the Christian manner of preparing for lent. And, let's be honest, what better way to celebrate fat Tuesday than to gorge on some seriously dank desserts. So come this February check out these amazing Mardi Gras treats to help take you all the way over to New Orleans.
1. Mardi Gras King Cake
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King Cake is the traditional Mardi Gras dessert, and for good reason. Not only is it usually brightly colored, but it's ridiculously delicious. It's the perfect end to any true Mardi Gras party. For a great and easy recipe check out these link to myrecipes.com. It's easy, colorful, and delicious!!!
p.s if you're really trying to be aunthentic, don't forget to put the tiny babies in!
2. Doberge Cake
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Doberge Cakes are layered desserts that are another traditional dessert of New Orleans, and they're another great treat for Mardi Gras. The cake itself is a mix of layers of pudding and cake- traditionally either chocolate or lemon pudding. For a great traditional 8 layer cake check out this recipe.
3. Pralines
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All you need is nuts, sugar, and sometimes cream. Either way they're a pretty dank and super easy treat.
4. Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie
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While you can really eat this at anytime of the year, why not whip out these delicious pie at possibly the best holiday of the year. It takes only about an hour to make and then you're all set. Use this great recipe for some seriously dank pie.
5. Costas French Market Doughnuts
30 minutes for prep, 30 minutes to cook, and then you're done. They're ridiculously good and you won't regret making them! Try this recipe for a true New Orleans experience.
6. Banana Foster
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Originally created in 1951 by Paul Blange in New Orleans, Banana Foster has become an all American classic. But, it's a perfect dessert to eat in order to celebrate the Carnival season. Butter, sugar, bananas, and rum? Who could want anything more. For some great recipes check out foodnetwork.com.
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