Dulce de Leche Filled Sopapillas with Honey Drizzle

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Light, airy fried sopapillas stuffed with rich dulce de leche and finished with a sweet honey drizzle for a delightful dessert treat. This latin american-inspired spanish ready in about 40 minutes pairs all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.

★ 4.5 (11 ratings) Prep: 25 min Cook: 15 min Serves 6 Latin American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt.
  2. Step 2: Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut 4 tbsp cold cubed unsalted butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Step 3: Gradually add 3/4 cup whole milk, stirring with a fork until a soft dough forms. Knead gently on a floured surface for 2 minutes until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Roll dough out to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into 3-inch squares.
  5. Step 5: Heat 4 cups vegetable oil in a deep pot to 360°F.
  6. Step 6: Fry the dough squares in batches for about 2 minutes on each side until puffed and golden. Drain on paper towels.
  7. Step 7: Using a small knife, make a slit in each sopapilla and pipe about 2 tbsp dulce de leche inside.
  8. Step 8: In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup honey with 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon.
  9. Step 9: Drizzle the honey-cinnamon mixture over the filled sopapillas while still warm. Serve immediately.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Dulce de Leche Filled Sopapillas with Honey Drizzle take to make?

Total time is about 40 minutes (25 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Dulce de Leche Filled Sopapillas with Honey Drizzle?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep all-purpose flour from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Dulce de Leche Filled Sopapillas with Honey Drizzle?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Dulce de Leche Filled Sopapillas with Honey Drizzle for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Dulce de Leche Filled Sopapillas with Honey Drizzle?

Latin American spanish like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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