Adelita Recipe

Prepare the Caramel

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add 1 cup of sugar. Stir continuously until it melts and turns a golden brown color. Quickly pour the caramel into a round cake pan, tilting the pan to coat the bottom evenly. Set aside to cool.

Blend Flan Mixture

In a blender, combine the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.

Bake the Flan

Pour the flan mixture over the caramel in the cake pan. Place the pan in a larger baking dish and fill the baking dish with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the flan pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 50-60 minutes, or until set. Let it cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Prepare the Dough

In a large bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add water, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth. Cover and let it rest for about 30 minutes.

Fry the Sopapillas

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness and cut into triangles or squares. Fry the dough in the hot oil until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels. Drizzle with honey before serving.

Plate the Dish

Once the flan has set and the sopapillas are ready, slice the flan and place it on a serving plate. Add one scoop of chocolate ice cream and one scoop of vanilla ice cream next to the flan. Arrange the sopapillas around the flan and ice cream for a beautiful presentation.