Melt-in-Your-Mouth Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas Delight
Melt-in-your-Mouth Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas Delight offers a delightful taste of Venezuela with its soft, buttery texture and sweet corn flavor. These irresistible corn pancakes are perfect for breakfast or as a hearty snack, topped with creamy cheese that melts beautifully into each bite. Simple to prepare with just a few ingredients, cachapas bring warmth and comfort to any gathering, making them a must-try dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Venezuelan
Ingredients
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- 4 cups fresh corn kernels
- 1 cup masa harina
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup queso fresco or mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. If using fresh corn, cut it off the cob.
- Blend the corn, masa harina, milk, eggs, and salt in a blender until smooth yet slightly chunky.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add butter or oil.
- Pour about ½ cup of batter for each cachapa; cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown before flipping.
- Add cheese on top while cooking to melt into the cachapas.
- Serve warm with extra cheese or avocado slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg