Quesadilla Salvadoreña Salvadoran Sweet Cheese Poundcake Recipes

QUESADILLA SALVADOREñA

Steps:

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

QUESADILLA SALVADORENA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until firm, but not stiff.
• Combine sugar and butter in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer on high speed until creamy. Mix in egg yolks until well blended. Mix in Parmesan cheese gradually. Add sour cream and baking powder; beat until batter is smooth.
• Sift rice flour over batter; fold in with a spatula. Fold in egg whites with the spatula.
• Pour batter into a 9x13-inch glass baking dish. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 38 minutes.

QUESADILLA SALVADOREñA (SALVADORAN SWEET CHEESE POUNDCAKE

Steps:

• 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.
• NOTE: Try using different types of cheese for your quesadilla: grated cheddar, Monterey Jack, 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.

QUESADILLA SALVADOREñA RECIPE - (5/5)

Steps:

• 1.Preheat oven to 350°F. Sift the flour and baking powder together into a bowl. 2.Add the cheese, sugar, eggs and milk to a large bowl and beat until smooth. Stir in the melted butter. 3.Slowly stir the flour mixture into the cheese mixture until fully incorporated and a smooth batter is formed. 4.Pour the batter into two well greased loaf pans, filling them only halfway. If using, sprinkle sesame seeds over the top of the batter. 5.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.

SALVADORAN SWEET CHEESE BREAD (QUESADILLA)

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, mix dry ingredients. Add the melted butter a little at a time, then the eggs one at a time, alternating with the milk until you form a soft paste.
• Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish or a greased muffin tin (12 muffins) and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes or until golden.
• Serve warm or cold, with ice cream or coffee or alone.