Klarissa's Quesadilla Salvadoreña

Klarissa | Women's Correctional Facility

As requested, I’m attaching a recipe for a dessert I grew up eating. It’s a part of my culture and childhood, and it always brings me the warm fuzzies when I eat it. I can’t wait to get home and have it again. I hope y’all get to try it and fall in love with it like I did. Tastes great with a cup of milk or coffee. ☺️ I hope y’all enjoy it! ♥ Many blessings to you all! Keep up your amazing work! ♡ Always, Klarissa

P.S. When Pandejadas opens, there will always be treats on the house for y’all!! ☺️♡

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Ingredients

1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups and 1 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sesame seeds
1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup and 3 tbsp crema salvadoreña
1/2 cup and 2 tbsp grated queso salvadoreño
3 tbsp whole wheat flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 9-inch cake pan with nonstick cooking spray.
In a small bowl, mix 1 Tbsp of granulated sugar, 2 tsp of all-purpose flour, and the sesame seeds.
In a mixing bowl, beat the remaining granulated sugar and butter on medium speed until creamy (about 2 minutes). Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
In a separate bowl, mix the queso and cream together and set aside.
In another bowl, whisk together the remaining all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add the flour mixture and queso mixture to the batter, alternating between them and beginning and ending with the flour. Mix until smooth.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and top liberally with the sesame seed mixture.
Bake until golden brown and mostly set but still slightly wiggly in the middle, about 40 minutes.
Remove from the oven, let cool before serving. ☺️