Best 7 Salvadoran Sweet Cheese Bread Quesadilla Recipes

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**Salvadoran Sweet Cheese Bread (Quesadilla): A Taste of El Salvador**

Indulge in the delightful flavors of El Salvador with the traditional sweet cheese bread, known as quesadilla. This delectable pastry boasts a soft, fluffy texture, a hint of sweetness, and a generous filling of rich, creamy cheese. Originating from the vibrant streets of El Salvador, quesadilla holds a special place in the hearts of locals and food enthusiasts worldwide. As you embark on this culinary journey, discover the secrets behind this beloved treat and learn how to prepare three irresistible variations: the classic sweet cheese quesadilla, a tantalizing version with a pineapple filling, and a unique quesadilla featuring a savory filling of refried beans and cheese. Get ready to embark on a delectable adventure as we unveil the recipes for these Salvadoran sweet cheese bread variations.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SALVADORAN SWEET CHEESE BREAD (QUESADILLA)



Salvadoran Sweet Cheese Bread (Quesadilla) image

Don't be fooled by the Quesadilla in the title. This is not like Mexican Quesadillas. This is a sweet bread or muffin that is served often with coffee.

Provided by playingwflavors

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup rice flour
1/2 cup wheat flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
3 eggs
4 ounces melted butter
1/3 cup lukewarm milk
1 teaspoon baking powder
sesame seeds

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.7, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 75.1, Sodium 246.5, Carbohydrate 26.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 16.8, Protein 6.1

QUESADILLA SALVADORENA



Quesadilla Salvadorena image

Quesadilla Salvadorena is a moist, sweet, cheese pound cake. The key to this recipe is the type of cheese used, Parmesan cheese. I invented this recipe to match the pre-made quesadilla you find at the grocery stores. Buen provecho!

Provided by POSTRES de La Cipota

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Pound Cake Recipes

Time 58m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 eggs, separated
1 cup white sugar
½ cup butter, melted
1 (4 ounce) package Parmesan cheese, finely grated
¾ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup rice flour
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, or to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.6 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Cholesterol 80.5 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 247.7 mg, Sugar 16.9 g

SALVADORAN SWEET CHEESE BREAD



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Fair warning: One taste of this sweet, cakelike bread, and you'll fantasize about moving to San Salvador.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Meal Recipes

Time 55m

Yield Makes 16 servings, one square each.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 cup cornmeal
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. ground allspice
1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add cornmeal, baking powder and allspice; beat until well blended. Add cheese and sour cream; mix well.
  • Pour into greased 8-inch square baking pan.
  • Bake 40 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely. Cut into 16 squares to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 160 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

QUESADILLA DE SALVADOR BREAD



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The classic Quesadilla de Queso is a cake with a cheese cake flavor; and made with rice flour, yeast, cream cheese and other ingredients; and topped with sesame seeds. It's delicious but time consuming to make. So, this quick bread which tastes about the same, has become popular with cooks in our local Salvadorian community. The recipe was given to me several years ago by a friend from Salvador. It's a good snack bread for a coffee break; or a good dessert topped with berries.

Provided by lynnski LA

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 eggs
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup canola oil (or melted butter)
1 pint cottage cheese
1 pint sour cream
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups buttermilk baking mix

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs.
  • Add the sugar and butter and beat.
  • Mix in the cottage cheese, sour cream and parmesan cheese.
  • Add the baking mix and beat well to mix.
  • Prepare a 9" by 13" pan (butter or use a quick release spray) and add the batter to the pan.
  • Bake at 300 degrees Farenheit for 30 minutes; change temperature to 325 degrees F; and bake 30 minutes more.
  • Allow to cool before cutting and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.5, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 85.9, Sodium 266.7, Carbohydrate 19.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 12.5, Protein 6.8

QUESADILLA SALVADOREñA (SALVADORAN SWEET CHEESE POUNDCAKE



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Found on whats4eats.com "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." Different from the other Salvadoran Quesadilla on the site in the flour and proportion of milk.

Provided by under12parsecs

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 lb queso fresco or 1/2 lb parmesan cheese, grated
4 eggs, beaten lightly
1 cup whole milk
1 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.7, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 125.7, Sodium 274.1, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.4, Protein 6.1

QUESADILLA SALVADOREñA RECIPE - (5/5)



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Provided by Bettybug

Number Of Ingredients 40

2 flour -- 2 cups
2 powder -- 2 teaspoons
1/2 queso fresco or parmesan cheese -- 1/2 pound
2 -- 2 cups
4 beaten lightly -- 4
1 milk -- 1 cup
2 melted -- 2 sticks (1/2 pound)
2 seeds (optional) -- 2 tablespoons
Variations
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.
Made in El Salvador
11/15/2009 15:39. Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 11/15/2009 - 15:39.
2 flour -- 2 cups
2 powder -- 2 teaspoons
1/2 parmesan cheese -- 1/2 pound
2 -- 2 cups
5 beaten lightly -- 5
Whipping Cream -- Small Carton
2 -- 2 sticks (1/2 pound)
1 Cream -- 1 cup
Sesame seeds (definately needed) -- sprinkle on top before putting in oven.
to want a consistency of a smooth batter add more whipping cream or sour cream to thin if batter is too thick.
350 45 at 350 for an hour - check at 45 mins
Eat with really Strong Coffee! It is the best
I make this recipe often. I
01/03/2010 19:12. Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 01/03/2010 - 19:12.
12 make this recipe often. I learned it from my ex sister-in -law, who is Salvadorean. Use a 12 oz bag of rice flour instead of regular flour. Keep everything else the same, just adjust the measurements a little...
12 12 12 oz rice flour
3 3 3 eggs
16 16 16 oz sour cream
1/2 1/2 1/2 cup half and half
1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 cups sugar
2 2 2 sticks butter softened (almost melted)
1/2 1/2 1/2 tbsp baking powder
12 12 12 oz queso fresco
mix in some parmesan cheese too (1/2 cup)
400-450 45 400-450 about 45 minutes, depends on your oven

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



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Entered for safe-keeping, from Kraft recipes. Substitute vanilla for allspice if you want a sweeter flavor.

Provided by KateL

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 55m

Yield 1 8-inch square pan, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground allspice or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 8-inch square baking pan.
  • Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Add cornmeal, baking powder and allspice. Beat until well blended.
  • Add cheese and sour cream. Mix well.
  • Pour into greased 8-inch square baking pan.
  • Bake 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool completely. Cut into 16 squares to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.1, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 56.6, Sodium 143.1, Carbohydrate 18.9, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 12.8, Protein 3.2

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all the ingredients and utensils you need. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling during the process.
  • Use Fresh and High-Quality Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the final product. Choose fresh eggs, butter, and cheese, and make sure your flour is fresh and not stale.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough and dense bread. Mix just until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Proof the Dough Properly: Proofing allows the dough to rise and develop flavor. Make sure you proof the dough in a warm place, and don't let it overproof, or it will become too soft and difficult to work with.
  • Bake the Bread at the Right Temperature: The temperature of your oven will affect the final texture of the bread. Follow the recipe's instructions carefully and use an oven thermometer to ensure accurate temperature.
  • Let the Bread Cool Before Serving: Once the bread is baked, let it cool completely before slicing and serving. This will help the bread set and develop its full flavor.

Conclusion:

Salvadoran Sweet Cheese Bread, also known as Quesadilla, is a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack. With its soft and fluffy texture, sweet and savory fillings, and irresistible aroma, this bread is sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you choose to make the traditional version with sweet cheese or experiment with different fillings, this recipe provides a solid foundation for creating a delectable and memorable bread. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful baking journey to savor the sweetness of Salvadoran culture.

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