Marquesitas (Yucatecan rolled crispy crepes)

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Origin

Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico — street food since at least the 1930s; the Dutch cheese tradition reflects Yucatán's colonial trade history

Description

Marquesitas are Yucatán's iconic street snack — thin, crispy rolled waffles filled with Edam cheese (queso de bola) and a sweet filling of choice (cajeta, chocolate, or strawberry jam). The contrast of the crispy rolled waffle and the savoury-tangy Edam cheese inside is quintessentially Yucatecan. The marquesita is made on a round iron (similar to a pizzelle iron or krumkake iron) — the batter is poured, pressed, and quickly rolled while hot. The Edam cheese tradition reflects Dutch influence in Yucatán from colonial trade.

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The Thread

—Norwegian krumkake (same iron technique)

—Italian pizzelle (same pressed iron)

—Belgian stroopwafel (crispy waffle sandwich)

Flavour Context

Crispy-sweet wafer, slightly salty tangy Edam, sweet cajeta — the unexpected savoury-sweet combination is addictive

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