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Salvadorian Quesadilla Recipe

Salvadorian Quesadilla Recipe

Not long ago, I made a delicious Salvadorian Quesadilla recipe. It's a sweet cheese-based cake, and I want to share my experience making it with you.
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5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Salvadoran
Keyword: Salvadorian Quesadilla Recipe
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 431 kcal
Salvadorian Quesadilla Recipe

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • springform pan or cake pan
  • Spatula
  • Parchment paper (optiona

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. queso fresco or farmer's cheese
  • 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 cup raisins (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter or cooking spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl, crumble the queso fresco or farmer's cheese into small pieces.
  • Add the sweetened condensed milk and mix until well combined.
  • Beat the eggs in a separate bowl and add them to the cheese mixture, stirring until smooth.
  • Stir in the melted butter, cornstarch, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until well combined and smooth.
  • Add the raisins (optional) and stir until evenly distributed.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared cake pan and smooth out the top with a spatula.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

 
To prevent the cake from sticking to the pan, line the bottom with parchment paper.
Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.
To make the cake fluffier, beat the egg whites separately until stiff peaks form and then fold them into the batter.
If the cake browns too quickly on top, cover it with foil for the last few minutes of baking.

Nutrition

Calories: 431kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 197mg | Sodium: 475mg | Potassium: 319mg | Sugar: 20g
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