Lush Colombian Arepas de Choclo with Queso Fresco
Sweet Corn Arepas with Fresh Cheese
Delight in the sweet and cheesy flavors of traditional Colombian arepas made from fresh corn and paired with creamy queso fresco.
- 1 h 30 min
- 4
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Arepas
For the Filling
For the Topping
Preparation
Preparing the Arepas
Blend Corn Kernels
In a blender, pulse corn kernels until they are a coarse pulp.
Avoid over-blending the corn to prevent a gummy texture.
Mix Dough
In a bowl, mix the corn pulp, arepa flour, milk, sugar, salt, and melted butter until a dough forms.
Adjust the milk quantity if the dough seems too dry or too wet.
Rest Dough
Cover and let the dough rest for 30 minutes.
Preparing the Filling
Combine Cheeses
Combine the crumbled queso fresco and shredded mozzarella in a bowl.
Mix Well
Mix well to ensure even distribution.
Cooking Process
Shaping Arepas
Divide dough into 8 equal portions, flatten each into small rounds (1/3 inch thick).
Filling Arepas
Place a heaped tablespoon of cheese mixture in the center of half the rounds, top with another round, and press edges to seal.
Cooking Arepas
Heat a skillet over medium heat with a light swipe of butter; place arepas in the skillet and cook until golden brown on each side, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Plating & Serving
Lush Colombian Arepas de Choclo with Queso Fresco
Lush Colombian Arepas de Choclo with Queso Fresco
Plating & Serving
Serve warm arepas with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for a fresh finish.