Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cans (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
Special Equipment Needed:
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Unroll crescent rolls and separate into 16 triangles. Place on baking sheet.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
4. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until combined.
5. Stir in chocolate chips.
6. Place a heaping tablespoon of cream cheese mixture onto the wide end of each triangle. Roll up each triangle, starting at the wide end and rolling to the narrow end.
7. In a small bowl, combine melted butter and 1/4 cup sugar. Brush over each quesito.
8. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Time:
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes
Temperature: 375°F
Serving Size: 16 quesitos
Nutritional Information (per quesito):
Calories: 190
Fat: 11 g
Carbohydrates: 19 g
Protein: 3 g
Substitutions for Ingredients:
- For the crescent rolls, you can use puff pastry instead.
- For the cream cheese, you can use ricotta cheese instead.
- For the mini chocolate chips, you can use chopped nuts or dried fruit instead.
Variations:
- For a savory variation, omit the sugar and chocolate chips and add 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano.
- For a fruity variation, omit the chocolate chips and add 1/2 cup diced fresh fruit, such as strawberries, blueberries, or peaches.
Tips and Tricks:
- For a crispier quesito, brush the tops with melted butter before baking.
- For a sweeter quesito, sprinkle with additional sugar before baking.
Storage Instructions:
Store cooled quesitos in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating Instructions:
Reheat quesitos in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes, or until heated through.
Presentation Ideas:
Serve quesitos on a platter with fresh fruit and a dollop of whipped cream.
Garnishes:
Garnish quesitos with a sprinkle of powdered sugar or a drizzle of melted chocolate.
Pairings:
Pair quesitos with a cup of hot coffee or a glass of cold milk.
Suggested Side Dishes:
Serve quesitos with a side of fresh fruit salad or a bowl of yogurt.
Troubleshooting Advice:
If the quesitos are not golden brown after baking, increase the oven temperature to 400°F and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
Food Safety Advice:
Keep cream cheese refrigerated until ready to use.
Food History:
Quesitos are a popular Latin American dessert that originated in Puerto Rico.
Flavor Profiles:
These quesitos are sweet and creamy, with a hint of chocolate.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve quesitos as a dessert or a snack.
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Taste: Sweet, Buttery, Chocolatey, Creamy, Crunchy