Unlike the Mexican snack of the same name, Salvadoran quesadilla is a rich, sweet dessert cake often found in local panaderías, or bakeries. The queso in quesadilla is traditionally unsalted Salvadoran queso fresco, a fresh farmers-type cheese. But Parmesan cheese is often substituted.
Quesadilla Salvadoreña
Course: Cakes and Tortes, DessertsCuisine: El Salvador10 to 12
servingsUnlike the Mexican snack of the same name, Salvadoran quesadilla is a rich, sweet dessert cake often found in local panaderías, or bakeries.
Ingredients
All-purpose flour — 2 cups
Baking powder — 2 teaspoons
Grated queso fresco or Parmesan cheese — 1/2 pound
Sugar — 2 cups
Eggs, beaten lightly — 4
Whole milk — 1 cup
Butter, melted — 2 sticks (1/2 pound)
Sesame seeds (optional) — 2 tablespoons
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Sift the flour and baking powder together into a bowl.
- Add the cheese, sugar, eggs and milk to a large bowl and beat until smooth. Stir in the melted butter.
- Slowly stir the flour mixture into the cheese mixture until fully incorporated and a smooth batter is formed.
- Pour the batter into two well greased loaf pans, filling them only halfway. If using, sprinkle sesame seeds over the top of the batter.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Set on racks and allow to come to room temperature before slicing and serving.
Quesadilla Salvadoreña Notes and Variations
- Try using different types of cheese for your quesadilla: grated cheddar, Monterey Jack, or even grated feta cheese.
- Many Salvadoran cooks substitute rice flour for the regular wheat flour.
- Instead of milk, use crema agria, or sour cream thinned with a little half and half.
- Bake in round cake pans or in muffin tins if you like.
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