Buñuelos (Traditional Mexican Fried Pastries)

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Recipe ingredients:
  • 🧀 1 (8 oz) pack of cream cheese
  • 🧀 1 (8 oz) pack of mascarpone cheese
  • 🍚 1/3 cup of powdered sugar
  • 🍬 1/2 cup of piloncillo (substitute: brown sugar + 1 tbsp molasses)
  • 🌿 1 tsp of ground cinnamon
  • 💧 2 tablespoons of water
  • 🥛 2 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream
  • 🌯 Uncooked flour tortillas
  • 🍬 Sugar
  • 🌿 Cinnamon
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Buñuelos (Traditional Mexican Fried Pastries)
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Indulge in a delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake and traditional Mexican flavors with this No-Bake Cheesecake with Cinnamon Piloncillo Sauce and crispy Buñuelos. This dessert brings together the rich, velvety texture of mascarpone and cream cheese with the warm, sweet notes of piloncillo and cinnamon, all paired with crispy cinnamon-sugar-coated tortillas.

Ingredients

For the No-Bake Cheesecake:
🧀 1 (8 oz) pack of cream cheese
🧀 1 (8 oz) pack of mascarpone cheese
🍚 1/3 cup of powdered sugar

For the Sauce:
🍬 1/2 cup of piloncillo (substitute: brown sugar + 1 tbsp molasses)
🌿 1 tsp of ground cinnamon
💧 2 tablespoons of water
🥛 2 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream

For the Buñuelos:
🌯 Uncooked flour tortillas
🍬 Sugar
🌿 Cinnamon


Instructions

1- Prepare the Cheesecake Mixture:

  • In a medium bowl, blend the cream cheese, mascarpone cheese, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Ensure there are no lumps. Set aside.

2- Make the Cinnamon Piloncillo Sauce:

  • If using piloncillo, ensure it is grated or cut into small, thin pieces.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the piloncillo (or brown sugar + molasses) with water. Heat the mixture until it begins to bubble.
  • Once bubbling, add in the ground cinnamon and heavy whipping cream. Stir well to combine and remove from heat. Let the sauce cool before using.

3- Prepare the Buñuelos:

  • Heat a pan with oil over medium heat. Ensure the oil is not too hot to avoid burning.
  • Fry the uncooked flour tortillas until they are golden brown and crispy.
  • While still warm, coat them generously with a mix of sugar and cinnamon.

4- Optional: Fried Tortilla Strips:

  • Cut some uncooked tortillas into thin strips.
  • Fry them until crispy and coat them in the cinnamon-sugar mix.

5- Assemble and Serve:

  • Once the sauce has cooled, pour it over the cheesecake mixture.
  • Serve the no-bake cheesecake with the buñuelos on the side for a delightful contrast of textures and flavors.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Equipment: Medium mixing bowl, small saucepan, pan for frying, whisk or electric mixer


Cooking Tips:

  • Ensure the cheeses are at room temperature for easier mixing.
  • If you can't find piloncillo, the brown sugar and molasses substitute works beautifully.

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