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A close-up photo of a freshly baked quesadilla salvadoreña.

Quesadilla Salvadoreña: A Sweet Treat


  • Author: Sima
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 slices 1x

Description

A traditional Salvadoran sweet cheese cake made with rice flour, queso duro blanco, and a hint of sesame soft, buttery, and perfect with coffee.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups rice flour
  • 1 cup queso duro blanco, grated (or Parmesan as a substitute)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Sesame seeds for topping

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 baking dish or round cake pan.
  • 2. In a bowl, whisk together rice flour, grated queso duro blanco, sugar, and baking powder.
  • 3. In another bowl, mix sour cream, melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  • 4. Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until fully combined.
  • 5. Transfer batter to the prepared baking dish.
  • 6. Sprinkle sesame seeds generously over the top.
  • 7. Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • 8. Cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For a more traditional texture, use queso duro blanco if available.
  • This cake pairs beautifully with hot coffee and stays moist for several days.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Salvadoran

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: quesadilla salvadoreña, rice flour cake, Salvadoran dessert