Marquesitas (Yucatecan Rolled Wafers)

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A thin, crisp wafer cooked on a hot iron, filled with salty Edam and sweet cajeta, and rolled while still warm. The salty cheese and sweet caramel is the hallmark. Makes 8 marquesitas in about 50 minutes.

Prep 20 min

Cook 30 min

Total 50 min

Yield 8 marquesitas

Ingredients

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1 cup (120 g)all-purpose flour
½ cup (100 g)granulated sugar
2 (100 g)eggs
¼ cup (60 g)unsalted butter, melted
⅔ cup (150 ml)whole milk
1 tsp (5 ml)vanilla extract
1 pinch (1 g)fine salt
4 oz (120 g)edam cheese, finely grated
⅓ cup (100 g)cajeta or dulce de leche

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Instructions

Whisk the flour, sugar and salt in a bowl.
Beat in the eggs, melted butter, milk and vanilla until the batter is smooth and pourable.
Heat a pizzelle press, waffle cone iron or marquesita iron until hot and lightly greased.
Cook about 2 tablespoons of batter at a time for 60 to 90 seconds, until deep golden and crisp.
Working quickly while the wafer is pliable, sprinkle a strip of cheese along one edge and spread with a spoonful of cajeta.
Roll tightly into a tube and hold seam-side down a few seconds. Repeat with the remaining batter.
Serve immediately so the wafer stays crisp.

Tips

Have the cheese and cajeta ready before cooking the first wafer; it firms in seconds.
Roll within 15 seconds or the wafer cracks.
Try chocolate spread or jam in place of cajeta.
Good with hot chocolate.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make marquesitas (yucatecan rolled wafers)?

Plan on 20 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes 8 marquesitas.

How should I store marquesitas (yucatecan rolled wafers)?

Best eaten right away. Unfilled wafers keep airtight 2 days.

Can I make marquesitas (yucatecan rolled wafers) ahead?

It is at its best the day it is made; prepare it a few hours before serving.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 tsp vanilla extract (5 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

A crisp rolled wafer from Yucatan, Mexico, filled with Edam cheese and sweet toppings and sold by street vendors. Serve it with hot chocolate.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

281 Calories / serving

13.2g Fat

32.1g Carbs

8.4g Protein

20.0g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~2248 cal · 106g fat · 257g carbs · 67g protein · 160g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.