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. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

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.

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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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