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Quesadilla Salvadoreña - Sweet Cheese Bread

Published: Feb 26, 2017 · Modified: Jul 16, 2017 by Igor · This post may contain affiliate links · 37 Comments

Quesadilla Salvadoreña is not that ordinary quesadilla where tortilla is filled with cheese and then grilled. This Salvadoran creation is, in fact, a dessert! It's a rich, delightful cheese filled bread / pound cake which is perfect with a cup of tea or coffee!

Quesadilla Salvadoreña is not your ordinary quesadilla. This one is a dessert! A rich and crazy delicious sweet cheese bread / pound cake from El Salvador. So good! | cookingtheglobe.com

Now that my blog is a little bit more popular and I am getting more emails, comments, and messages on Facebook, you will find more recipes suggested by you, my dear readers, here. Last week I made Kedgeree, a delicious British rice and smoked fish dish, suggested by a fellow blogger in the comments section, while today I brought to life the idea given to me by Alejandra, who is from El Salvador. It's a relatively small country in Central America bordering with Guatemala and Honduras. To be frank, I didn't know too much about it before that.

I was really happy to exchange emails with Alejandra and to find out more about her home country. The fact that I have never cooked anything from El Salvador before made me even more excited!

Quesadilla Salvadoreña is not your ordinary quesadilla. This one is a dessert! A rich and crazy delicious sweet cheese bread / pound cake from El Salvador. So good! | cookingtheglobe.com

The recipe she suggested to start my journey through the cuisine of this interesting country with is Quesadilla Salvadoreña. Now before your imagination draws an image of a grilled tortilla generously filled with cheese and other goodness, which is how we can describe Mexican quesadilla, let me stop you by telling that this Salvadoran quesadilla is nothing like it. In fact, these dishes are even not in the same category: the one coming from El Salvador is a dessert!

Quesadilla Salvadoreña is not your ordinary quesadilla. This one is a dessert! A rich and crazy delicious sweet cheese bread / pound cake from El Salvador. So good! | cookingtheglobe.com

You heard me right. Quesadilla Salvadoreña is a sweet cheese filled bread / pound cake. The type of cheese usually used to make it is queso duro - a Parmesan-like Salvadoran cheese. I don't know if you'll be able to find it, I certainly didn't, but don't worry, though. The good old Parmesan cheese, which is perfectly accessible everywhere, is a great substitute. The majority of recipes online use it.

Quesadilla Salvadoreña is not your ordinary quesadilla. This one is a dessert! A rich and crazy delicious sweet cheese bread / pound cake from El Salvador. So good! | cookingtheglobe.com

The end result is a rich, not too sweet, delightful cake. Perfect with a cup of tea or coffee. If you will ever visit El Salvador, you should be able to find Quesadilla Salvadoreña in every local bakery (panadería). If you won't have such a chance, just devote 15 minutes of your time and bring Salvadoran flavors into your own kitchen.

This cake was so good my family didn't leave any crumbs behind. I am undoubtedly adding it to the collection of my most favorite international recipes. Thanks, Alejandra! Quesadilla Salvadoreña is not your ordinary quesadilla. This one is a dessert! A rich and crazy delicious sweet cheese bread / pound cake from El Salvador. So good! | cookingtheglobe.com

Quesadilla Salvadoreña is not your ordinary quesadilla. This one is a dessert! A rich and crazy delicious sweet cheese bread / pound cake from El Salvador. So good! | cookingtheglobe.com

Quesadilla Salvadoreña - Sweet Cheese Bread

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Quesadilla Salvadoreña is a traditional Salvadoran sweet cheese bread. Really easy to make and so great with a cup of tea or coffee!
4.60 from 30 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Total Time 50 minutes mins
Cuisine Salvadoran
Servings 16 pieces
Calories 317 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup milk
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 ½ cup rice flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup melted butter
  • ¼ cup sesame seeds , for sprinkling

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, mix the grated cheese with the milk until very well combined. Set aside.
  • Separate the egg whites from the yolks and add them to another bowl. Beat with a mixer until soft peaks form. Now add the yolks, one by one, and continue beating after each addition. Set aside.
  • Sift the flour and the baking powder together into a third bowl. Add the sugar and stir. Now add the egg white and yolk mixture to the flour and mix well until all the flour is incorporated.
  • Add the sour cream, melted butter, and the cheese and milk mixture. Mix well until smooth.
  • Preheat an oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter and lightly flour a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour the batter spreading it evenly. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool before removing from the baking dish. Cut into slices and enjoy!

Notes

Adapted from Cocinando Con Ingrid Youtube channel

Nutrition

Calories: 317kcalCarbohydrates: 32.2gProtein: 6.9gFat: 18.3gCholesterol: 82.2mgSodium: 203.7mgSugar: 19.5gVitamin A: 850IU
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Nutrition Facts
Quesadilla Salvadoreña - Sweet Cheese Bread
Amount Per Serving
Calories 317 Calories from Fat 165
% Daily Value*
Fat 18.3g28%
Cholesterol 82.2mg27%
Sodium 203.7mg9%
Carbohydrates 32.2g11%
Sugar 19.5g22%
Protein 6.9g14%
Vitamin A 850IU17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Platter Talk

    February 27, 2017 at 1:52 pm

    5 stars
    Interesting recipe that sound good. I love trying new things, so here we go!

    Reply
    • Igor

      February 28, 2017 at 7:27 am

      It's always nice to try something new from time to time 😉

      Reply
  2. The Food Hunter

    February 27, 2017 at 2:49 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing this. I have not heard of it.

    Reply
    • Igor

      February 28, 2017 at 7:28 am

      You are welcome!

      Reply
  3. Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry

    February 27, 2017 at 5:20 pm

    5 stars
    I haven't heard of Quesadilla Salvadoreña before but why not! These look scrumptious that's for sure

    Reply
    • Igor

      February 28, 2017 at 7:28 am

      There is always a first time 😉

      Reply
  4. Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen

    February 27, 2017 at 10:29 pm

    5 stars
    I hadn't heard of this type of quesadilla before, but it sounds and looks absolutely incredible. Love that it's sweet, but also uses Parmesan!

    Reply
    • Igor

      February 28, 2017 at 7:29 am

      I am a sucker for cheese filled desserts too 😉

      Reply
  5. Ayesha Farhana

    April 28, 2017 at 6:21 am

    5 stars
    Looks like a great dessert with ramadan right around the corner ,I think it will go over great with my family!! I can't wait to make it and see what they think!! Thank u.

    Reply
    • Igor

      April 28, 2017 at 2:10 pm

      Let me know how you liked it when you try it, Ayesha!

      Reply
  6. Juana

    December 15, 2017 at 6:35 pm

    5 stars
    Made this last night and turned out good! I wished I could have added some cinnamon sticks since that is how my family makes it in El Salvador.

    Reply
    • Igor

      December 15, 2017 at 9:36 pm

      What a great idea, Juana 🙂 Thanks!

      Reply
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