Quesadilla Salvadoreña

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Quesadilla Salvadoreña is a moist, sweet, pound cake. The key to this recipe is using good quality Parmesan cheese. Buen provecho!

Submitted by POSTRES de La Cipota
Updated on April 25, 2023
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 3 large eggs, separated, divided

  • 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

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    All ingredients gathered to make quesadilla Salvadoreña.

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  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  3. Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until firm but not stiff.

    Egg whites beaten in a bowl until firm.

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  4. Combine sugar and melted butter in a large bowl; beat on high speed until creamy.

    Sugar and melted butter beaten together until creamy.

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  5. Mix in egg yolks until well blended.

    Egg yolks mixed in until well blended.

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  6. Gradually mix in Parmesan cheese. Add sour cream and baking powder; beat until batter is smooth.

    Parmesan cheese, sour cream and baking power added to bowl and beaten together until smooth.

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  7. Sift rice flour over batter, then fold it in with a spatula. Fold in egg whites.

    Rice flour sifted over batter and folded in with a spatula, along with egg whites.

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  8. Pour batter into a 9x13-inch glass baking dish. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

    Batter poured into baking dish, then sprinkled with sesame seeds.

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  9. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 38 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

270 Calories
15g Fat
29g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 270
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 9g 44%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 248mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 149mg 11%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 64mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.