World Flavors Cookbook

Quesadilla Salvadoreña

Name: Quesadilla Salvadoreña
Cook time: 45 min
Cuisine: El Salvador
Ingredients: 2 cups rice flour 1 cup sugar 3 eggs 1 cup sour cream (crema) 1 cup grated hard cheese (cotija or parmesan) 1/2 cup melted butter Sesame seeds for topping

A dense, sweet, and savory cheese pound cake that is a staple of Salvadoran bakeries.

Cuisine: El Salvador

Ingredients

2 cups rice flour 1 cup sugar 3 eggs 1 cup sour cream (crema) 1 cup grated hard cheese (cotija or parmesan) 1/2 cup melted butter Sesame seeds for topping

Instructions

Preheat oven to 175°C. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until pale. Stir in the crema, melted butter, and cheese. Gradually fold in the rice flour until a smooth batter forms. Pour into a greased baking pan. Sprinkle generously with sesame seeds. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.