Name: Pay De Queso (Mexican Cheese Pie)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 100 min
Total time: 115 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: For the Crust:; 7 ounces (33 cookies; 200g) Maria cookies, such as Goya (see note); 4 1/2 ounces unsalted butter (9 tablespoons; 127g), melted and cooled; Kosher salt; For the Filling:; 6 ounces evaporated milk (2/3 cup; 170g); 7 ounces condensed milk (1/2 cup; 200g); 2 large eggs (100g), brought to slightly cooler than room temperature; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 ounces (115g) full-fat cream cheese, softened to about 65°F/18°C; 2 ounces (60g) queso fresco, brought to about 65°F/18°C (see note)

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

1h 40m

Total Time

1h 55m

This Pay De Queso is a rich and creamy Mexican Cheese Pie with a crumbly Maria cookie crust. Made with evaporated milk, condensed milk, eggs, and cream cheese for a luscious filling, this dessert is a delightful combination of sweet and tangy flavors that will satisfy any sweet tooth.

Pay De Queso

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Servings: 12

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For The Crust

7 ounces (33 cookies; 200g) Maria cookies, such as Goya (see note)

4 1/2 ounces unsalted butter (9 tablespoons; 127g), melted and cooled

Kosher salt

For The Filling

6 ounces evaporated milk (2/3 cup; 170g)

7 ounces condensed milk (1/2 cup; 200g)

2 large eggs (100g), brought to slightly cooler than room temperature

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

4 ounces (115g) full-fat cream cheese, softened to about 65°F/18°C

2 ounces (60g) queso fresco, brought to about 65°F/18°C (see note)

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

333kcal

16%
Fat

22g

1%
Saturated Fat

12g

0%
Carbohydrates

26g

1%
Fiber

0g

0%
Sugar

19g

0%
Protein

5g

0%
Cholesterol

77mg

3%
Sodium

200mg

10%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Pay De Queso (Mexican Cheese Pie)

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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