Vida Recetas Editorial
Gorditas de crema (cream-filled sweet cakes) are a traditional Mexican sweet treat, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Their fluffy texture and mild, slightly sweet flavor make them irresistible. This easy recipe will guide you step by step to achieve tender, golden gorditas that you can fill with fresh fruit, jam, dulce de leche, honey, or even ice cream.
Originating from home-style cooking, these gorditas are made with basic ingredients like flour, sugar, butter, and heavy cream, which give them their characteristic moistness and softness. They are ideal for sharing with family or for indulging anytime.
The key is to knead well and let the dough rest so the gorditas turn out light. Cook them over medium-low heat so they brown evenly without burning. Try different fillings and find your favorite combination.
Prep
60 min
Cook
8 min
Servings
30
Calories
285 kcal
Combine the flour with baking powder, salt and sugar.
Make a volcano with the mixture and add the liquids in the center.
Knead for about 10 minutes until you get a consistency that doesn't stick to your fingers.
Roll it out by 1 cm and cut them with a mold or plate.
Reassemble, stretch and cut off any leftover dough.
Put the fat ones on a tray, covered with parchment paper and cover them with a slightly damp cloth. Leave them for 30 minutes.
Heat a frying pan with a little oil, on a low to medium flame, cook them for 4 minutes or until golden brown on the bottom.
Repeat the process on the other side and leave them 4 more minutes or until golden brown.
This recipe has a easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 60 minutes and the cooking time is 8 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 30 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
