Best 4 Sopaipillas Mexican Dessert Recipes

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Sopapillas, a delightful treat with a rich history, have tantalized taste buds for generations. Originating in New Mexico, these golden-brown pillows of fried dough have become a beloved dessert, often enjoyed during festive occasions or as a sweet ending to a satisfying meal. Our collection of sopaipilla recipes offers a diverse range of flavors and techniques, ensuring that every palate finds its perfect match. From classic sopaipillas dusted with cinnamon sugar and drizzled with honey to creative variations filled with sweet fillings or topped with decadent sauces, our recipes cater to every craving. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips will guide you towards creating irresistibly delicious sopaipillas that will leave you and your loved ones utterly delighted.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

REAL SOPAPILLAS



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Sopapillas for any occasion. Serve hot with honey, or your own tostados recipe.

Provided by Leaz

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons shortening
1 ½ cups warm water
2 quarts oil for frying

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt and shortening. Stir in water; mix until dough is smooth. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes.
  • Roll out on floured board until 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick. Cut into 3 inch squares. Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 127.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

SOPAPILLA CHEESECAKE PIE



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I make this to take to pot luck dinners and get rave reviews! Easy to make, smells great while cooking and tastes wonderful!

Provided by CandelB

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 3h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 ¾ cups white sugar, divided
1 teaspoon Mexican vanilla extract
2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent rolls
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup butter, room temperature
¼ cup honey

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Beat the cream cheese with 1 cup of sugar and the vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.
  • Unroll the cans of crescent roll dough, and use a rolling pin to shape each piece into 9x13 inch rectangles. Press one piece into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture into the baking dish, then cover with the remaining piece of crescent dough. Stir together 3/4 cup of sugar, cinnamon, and butter. Dot the mixture over the top of the cheesecake.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the crescent dough has puffed and turned golden brown, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and drizzle with honey. Cool completely in the pan before cutting into 12 squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.6 calories, Carbohydrate 50.8 g, Cholesterol 61.4 mg, Fat 28.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 15.1 g, Sodium 458.7 mg, Sugar 37.7 g

SOPAIPILLAS



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Light, crispy pastry puffs, sopaipillas are a sweet way to round out a spicy meal. They make a nice winter dessert served warm and topped with honey or sugar. -Mary Anne McWhirter, Pearland, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon shortening
1/3 cup warm water
Oil for deep-fat frying
Honey, optional
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until a loose ball forms (dough will be crumbly)., On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough for 3 minutes or until smooth. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Roll out into a 12x10-in. rectangle. Cut into 12 squares with a knife or cut into 12 circles using a round biscuit cutter. , In a deep-fat fryer, heat 2 in. oil to 375°. Fry sopaipillas for 1-2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels; keep warm. If desired, serve with honey and/or dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SOPAIPILLAS (MEXICAN DESSERT)



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If you have never had sopaipillas, stop now and make this simple dessert. Every culture has some type of fried dough recipe and this is the Latin version. The fried dough puffs up nice and fluffy. Once fried, they're coated in a cinnamon sugar mixture and drizzled with honey. So simple and delicious!

Provided by Melissa Turner

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 3/4 c all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2 Tbsp shortening
2/3 c water
oil for frying
cinnamon and sugar mix (1/2 c sugar to 1 tsp of cinnamon)
honey

Steps:

  • 1. Combine the dry ingredients and then add the shortening.
  • 2. Cut in shortening until crumbly.
  • 3. Gradually add water.
  • 4. Stir with a fork until the mixture holds together.
  • 5. On a floured surface, knead the dough for about 2 mins until smooth. Cover and let stand for 5 mins.
  • 6. Roll out to about 1/4 inch thickness.
  • 7. Cut into 2 1/2 in triangles.
  • 8. Heat oil to 375 degrees in a deep fat fryer or electric skillet. Fry on both sides for 1-2 mins until golden brown and puffy.
  • 9. Remove from oil and sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar mix. Then drizzle honey over them and eat while still warm.

Tips:

  • Make sure the dough is well chilled before frying. This will help the sopaipillas puff up more.
  • Use a deep fryer or a large pot with plenty of oil to fry the sopaipillas. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Fry the sopaipillas in small batches to avoid overcrowding the pot. This will help them cook more evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot when frying the sopaipillas, as this will cause them to stick together and cook unevenly.
  • Serve the sopaipillas warm with your favorite toppings, such as honey, cinnamon sugar, or fruit.

Conclusion:

Sopaipillas are a delicious and versatile fried dough that can be enjoyed as a dessert or a snack. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like them sweet or savory, there is a sopaipilla recipe out there for you.

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