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Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas

Irresistible Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas with Gooey Cheese

Enjoy delicious Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas with gooey cheese, perfect for any meal or snack.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 cachapas
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Venezuelan
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Pancakes
  • 2 cups Sweet Corn fresh or thawed frozen
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour can be substituted with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar or honey
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil for frying
For the Filling
  • 200 grams Buffalo Mozzarella or substitute with queso de mano or queso fresco
For Serving
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter for topping

Equipment

  • Blender
  • non-stick skillet
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a blender, combine fresh or thawed sweet corn, egg, all-purpose flour, salt, and sugar. Blend until the mixture is mostly smooth but still retains some corn texture, about 30-45 seconds.
  2. Place a non-stick skillet over medium heat, adding a splash of vegetable oil to coat the bottom evenly. Allow the oil to heat for about 2-3 minutes until it shimmers.
  3. Spoon approximately 60 ml of the corn batter into the hot skillet, gently spreading it into a round shape about 5-6 inches in diameter. Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown and crisp around the edges.
  4. Carefully flip the cachapa over using the spatula and cook for another 3-4 minutes until golden-brown.
  5. Once both sides are golden, place a few slices of buffalo mozzarella in the center. Fold the cachapa in half and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the cheese is gooey.
  6. Remove the cachapas from the skillet and place them on a serving plate while they are still warm. Add a pat of unsalted butter on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cachapaCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor, use fresh corn. Cooked, unfilled cachapas can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 hours and refrigerated for up to 3 days.

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