Marquesita facts for kids
Marquesita
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| Type | Pastry |
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| Place of origin | Mexico |
| Region or state | Yucatán |
| Created by | Leopoldo Mena |
| Main ingredients | flour, egg, milk, butter, various toppings including cajeta, jam, chocolate, or edam cheese |
Marquesitas are a yummy dessert from Yucatán, Mexico. They are like a thin pancake, called a crepe, rolled up. Inside, they have sweet fillings like cajeta (a caramel sauce), condensed milk, jam, or chocolate. Sometimes, they even have a salty cheese called edam cheese! You can often find them sold in town squares, parks, and on the streets.
The Story of Marquesitas
Marquesitas were first made in the 1930s. A man named Leopoldo Mena owned an ice cream shop. In winter, not many people wanted ice cream. So, Leopoldo thought of a new sweet treat.
He mixed sweet jams with salty queso de bola. This new combination was a big hit! People loved the mix of sweet and salty flavors.
The name "Marquesitas" came from a special customer. A marquis (a type of noble person) often visited Leopoldo's shop. His daughters loved the new sweet treat. So, people started calling them "Marquesitas" after the marquis's daughters.
How Marquesitas are Made
Making a marquesita starts with a special dough. It is made from flour, egg, milk, and butter. This dough is poured onto a hot grill.
The grill presses the dough flat, making a very thin crepe. Once cooked, the fillings are added. These can be sweet sauces or cheese. Finally, the crepe is rolled up tightly.
Where to Find Marquesitas
Even though marquesitas started in Yucatán, they are now popular all over Mexico. You can find these delicious sweets in many different states.
