Torta de Quesito con Bocadillo (Colombian Fresh Cheese and Guava Paste Cake)
Torta de Quesito con Bocadillo (Colombian Fresh Cheese and Guava Paste Cake) could be just the lacto ovo vegetarian recipe you've been looking for. For $3.31 per serving, this recipe covers 16% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains approximately 14g of protein, 26g of fat, and a total of 432 calories. This recipe serves 6. This recipe from My Colombian Recipes has 196 fans. A mixture of vanillan extract, guava, cornstarch, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. Overall, this recipe earns a solid spoonacular score of 55%. Users who liked this recipe also liked Paletas de Coco con Bocadillo (Coconut and Guava Paste Popsicles), BAKED PLANTAINS WITH GUAVAn AND CHEESE (PLATANOS ASADOS CON BOCADILLO Y QUESO), and Torta de Plátano Maduro con Bocadillo y Queso.
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
1/2 cup of all purpose flour
1 teaspoon of baking powder
6 tablespoons butter, soften
1/4 cup of cornstarch
2 eggs, at room temperature
1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups of bocadillo or guava paste, diced
2 1/2 cups Colombian quesito or queso fresco
1/2 cup of sugar
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1/4 cup of whole milk
Equipment:
baking paper
hand mixer
cake form
bowl
oven
frying pan
toothpicks
Cooking instruction summary:
Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Butter cake pan and line it with parchment paper. Sift together the flour, cornstarch, ground cinnamon and baking powder and set aside.In a bowl using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar on medium speed, scraping down the sides of the bowl, until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes.Add the eggs, vanilla, milk, cheese and beat until smooth and blended, about 1 minute more. Reduce the speed to low and add the flour mixture until smooth. Transfer half of the batter to the prepared pan.Place the guava paste pieces over the batter, spreading it evenly.Top with the remaining batter and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step by step:
1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Butter cake pan and line it with parchment paper. Sift together the flour, cornstarch, ground cinnamon and baking powder and set aside.In a bowl using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar on medium speed, scraping down the sides of the bowl, until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes.
2. Add the eggs, vanilla, milk, cheese and beat until smooth and blended, about 1 minute more. Reduce the speed to low and add the flour mixture until smooth.
3. Transfer half of the batter to the prepared pan.
4. Place the guava paste pieces over the batter, spreading it evenly.Top with the remaining batter and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Nutrition Information:
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