Cheese Empanada

Cheese Empanada

$8.00

Authentic Venezuelan Empanadas.

A classic Venezuelan Empanada de Queso (Cheese Empanada) featuring a rich, melty filling of Mozzarella cheese and the saltines of the Cotija cheese, crafted to replicate the flavor and texture of traditional Venezuelan white cheese like queso llanero or queso Blanco. Encased in a crispy, deep-fried cornmeal shell.

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Venezuelan Empanadas: Crispy Corn Pastries with Cheese

The Cheese Empanada is a beloved staple of Venezuelan street food. The key to its authentic flavor lies in the cheese, which is typically a salty, semi-soft white cheese (queso blanco) that holds its shape while frying but melts into a creamy, gooey consistency inside.

To recreate this unique profile, this recipe uses a combination of two cheeses:

  • Mozzarella Cheese: Provides the excellent melting quality and mild, creamy flavor characteristic of the interior of a fried Venezuelan cheese empanada.
  • Cotija Cheese: Adds the essential salty tang and firm, crumbly texture that mimics the authentic Venezuelan queso blanco.

The blended cheese filling is generously stuffed into the pre-cooked cornmeal dough and deep-fried until the shell is golden-crisp and the interior cheese is a luscious, molten surprise. Simple, classic, and comforting, it’s a perfect snack or breakfast item.

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