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Marquesitas Recipe
Sally Mckenney

Marquesitas Recipe

Learn how to make authentic Marquesitas, a crispy Yucatán street food filled with Nutella, jam, and salty Edam cheese. Perfect for dessert or a sweet snack!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican (Yucatán)
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

For the Batter:

  • 4 eggs + 2 egg whites
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher or coarse sea salt
  • 2/3 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Filling:

  • 2 cups Edam cheese, shredded (authentic choice!)
  • 1 cup chocolate hazelnut spread (Nutella works great) – optional
  • Jam of your choice (strawberry or raspberry recommended) – optional

Video

Notes

Required Kitchen Tools

When preparing Marquesitas at home, having the right tools makes all the difference:
  • Crepe Pan or Non-Stick Skillet (10"): to cook the thin batter evenly.
  • Spatula: to flip and roll your Marquesitas.
  • Mixing Bowl & Whisk/Blender: for smooth batter preparation.
  • Cheese Grater: to shred the Edam cheese finely.
  • Cooling Rack (optional): helps keep the crepes crispy after rolling.
Having these essentials ready will make your cooking experience smooth and authentic.