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Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas

Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas: Warm, Cheesy Comfort Food

Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas are delightful pancakes filled with gooey cheese, capturing the essence of comfort food.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cachapas
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Venezuelan
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups Sweet Corn fresh or thawed frozen
  • 1 large Egg for binding
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour can substitute gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar or honey for flavor
For Frying
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil can substitute with butter
For the Filling
  • 4 ounces Buffalo Mozzarella Cheese or queso fresco, queso de mano
For Serving
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter for serving

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Skillet
  • Ladle

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a blender, combine sweet corn, egg, all-purpose flour, salt, and granulated sugar. Blend until mostly smooth but with some texture, about 30 seconds.
  2. Place a skillet over medium heat and add vegetable oil. Heat for about 2 minutes until shimmering.
  3. Spoon approximately 60 ml of the batter into the skillet, spreading into a round shape. Cook for 3-4 minutes until golden, then flip and cook the other side for additional 3-4 minutes.
  4. After cooking, place slices of buffalo mozzarella in the center, fold the cachapa in half, and allow residual heat to melt the cheese for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Transfer cachapas to a serving plate, add a pat of butter, and serve immediately warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cachapaCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve cachapas warm for optimal flavor and texture. Customize fillings as desired, and store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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