About Salvadorian Quesadillas 🇸🇻

Salvadorian Quesadilla

The Salvadorian quesadilla is a traditional sweet cake made with rice flour, wheat flour, fresh cheese (queso fresco), butter, sugar, and crema. Soft, slightly chewy, and lightly sweet, it is a beloved treat in El Salvador. Often enjoyed at family gatherings or local bakeries, it pairs perfectly with a warm cup of coffee. Served warm or at room temperature, this cake is a simple yet delicious taste of Salvadorian tradition and hospitality.

Ingredients 🇸🇻

Wheat Flour
1 Cup of Wheat Flour
Rice Flour
4 Cups of Rice Flour
Butter
1/2 Cup of Butter
Sugar
1 Cup of Sugar
Crema
3 Cups of Crema
Queso Fresco
1 lb of Queso Fresco
Baking Soda
1 tsp of Baking Soda

Instructions 🇸🇻

  1. In a large bowl, crumble and knead the "Queso Fresco" until it forms a soft, dough-like texture.
  2. In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix the butter-sugar mixture into the kneaded cheese until smooth and uniform.
  4. In another bowl, combine the rice flour, wheat flour, and baking soda.
  5. Gradually fold the flour mixture into the cheese-butter mixture until slightly sticky and well combined.
  6. Add the crema (or sour cream) slowly, mixing until the dough is cohesive and soft.
  7. Grease or line a baking pan and press the dough evenly into it, about 1–2 inches thick.
  8. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 40–50 minutes, until the top is lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy!

*Disclaimer: This video instructions differ slightly from the written instructions provided.*