Quesadilla Salvadoreña

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    35 mins

  • Total Time

    55 mins

  • Servings

    14 portions

  • Calories

    341 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    Salvadoran

Quesadilla Salvadoreña

Quesadilla salvadoreña is a dessert made from queso duro blanco and rice flour that is traditional in El Salvador.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 5 oz. queso duro blanco (or parmesan), grated
  • ½ cup milk whole
  • 4 egg at room temperature
  • cup rice flour
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • cup caster sugar
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup butter (or margarine), melted
  • 4 tablespoons sesame seeds (for sprinkling)
  • butter (for the mold)
  • flour (for the mold)

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • baking dish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 F (190°C).
  2. Butter and lightly flour a 9x12 inches (22x30 cm) baking dish.
  3. In a bowl, combine the grated cheese and milk until combined. Set aside.
  4. Separate the eggs.
  5. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form.
  6. While continuing to beat at low speed, add the egg yolks one at a time.
  7. Beat for 2 minutes after adding the last egg. Set aside.
  8. Over a bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder.
  9. Add the sugar and cinnamon and stir and add this mixture to the beaten eggs, stirring at very low speed with the flat beater attachement.
  10. Add the sour cream, melted butter and cheese and milk mixture.
  11. Mix well until smooth.
  12. Pour the batter into the mold, spreading it evenly.
  13. Sprinkle sesame seeds.
  14. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  15. Let cool before unmolding.
  16. Cut 14 portions into squares or rectangles.
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