Quesadilla Salvadoreña

Quesadilla Salvadoreña is a sesame seed-topped sweet bread made with Parmesan cheese that's commonly served with coffee for breakfast or as a snack.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 270 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

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

Step 5

Combine sugar and melted butter in a large bowl; beat on high speed until creamy. Mix in egg yolks until well blended. Gradually mix in Parmesan cheese. Add sour cream and baking powder; beat until batter is smooth.

Step 6

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