Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Bliss
Indulge in the delightful comfort of Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Bliss! These sweet corn pancakes are an exquisite treat that combines simplicity with rich flavors. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special family gatherings, cachapas are soft, warm, and impossibly satisfying. With a gooey cheese center and endless topping options, they’re sure to become a staple in your home. Enjoy them plain or dress them up with fresh herbs, fruit, or your favorite sauces for a truly personalized experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (approximately four cachapas) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Venezuelan
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Sweet Corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 large Egg (or flax egg for vegan)
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (or gluten-free blend)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar (or honey)
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- 4 slices Buffalo Mozzarella Cheese (or queso fresco/plant-based cheese)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine sweet corn, egg, all-purpose flour, salt, sugar, and vegetable oil. Blend until smooth but slightly textured.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat; add butter if desired.
- Pour 1/4 cup batter onto the skillet for each cachapa. Cook until bubbles form on the surface (about 3–4 minutes), then flip and place cheese on top. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until golden brown and cheese melts.
- Serve warm with your choice of toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg