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Cortadillos

Cultural Context

Cortadillos are a traditional Mexican dessert, often enjoyed during festive occasions and family gatherings. These sweet bars, made with simple ingredients like flour, sugar, and fruit preserves, reflect the resourcefulness of home bakers in Mexico. Today, variations can be found across Latin America, showcasing different fillings and toppings, making them a beloved treat in many households.

MexicanMXdessert
45 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
190g de queso crema
60g de mantequilla sin sal
90g de leche
140g de azúcar, separado en dos partes
6 huevos, separados claras de yemas
70g de harina de repostería
30g de harina de fécula de maíz
El zumo de un limón
La ralladura de un limón
Una pizca de sal

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk + sugar

Coconut milk offers a lighter option with a similar texture.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is plant-based and can be healthier.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia is a low-calorie sweetener.

coconut flakes

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: shredded wheat

Almond flour provides a nutty flavor with fewer carbs.

1

Preheat the oven.

2

In a bowl, mix the cream cheese and butter until smooth.

3

Add the separated egg yolks and mix well.

4

Gradually add the sugar (one part) and continue mixing.

5

In another bowl, combine the flours, salt, and lemon juice and zest.

6

Fold the dry ingredients into the cream cheese mixture.

7

In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.

8

Gently fold the egg whites into the cream cheese mixture.

9

Pour the mixture into the Chefmade Cake Pan, filling each cavity.

10

Bake in the preheated oven until set and lightly golden.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

Chefmade Cake Pan, 12 cavidades, 12.8 x 10.1 x 1.6 pulgadas

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairynuts

Also Known As

Cortadillos de dulceCortadillos de leche
Local Name: Cortadillos

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