Dulce de Leche Filled Sopapillas with Honey Drizzle

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

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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 Spanish recipe, 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

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt
4 tbsp, cold and cubed unsalted butter
3/4 cup whole milk
for frying, about 4 cups vegetable oil
1 cup dulce de leche
1/4 cup honey
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

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Instructions

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.
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.
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.
Step 4: Roll dough out to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into 3-inch squares.
Step 5: Heat 4 cups vegetable oil in a deep pot to 360°F.
Step 6: Fry the dough squares in batches for about 2 minutes on each side until puffed and golden. Drain on paper towels.
Step 7: Using a small knife, make a slit in each sopapilla and pipe about 2 tbsp dulce de leche inside.
Step 8: In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup honey with 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon.
Step 9: Drizzle the honey-cinnamon mixture over the filled sopapillas while still warm. Serve immediately.