Venezuela: Cachapas de Carabobo - Corn Pancakes with Cheese

Venezuela: Cachapas de Carabobo - Corn Pancakes with Cheese

Ingredients:

10 ears of yellow corn
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 egg
2 tablespoons harina pan
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
oil or butter for frying
12 ounces Gouda, Muenster or farmer cheese, cut into 12 sticks (optional)

Preparation:

Make the batter:

Puree the corn and press through a sieve to yield about 3 cups, then add the cream, egg, flour, sugar and salt. Mix into a batter and let rest for 15 minutes.
Cook: Pour 1 tablespoon oil on a hot griddle or cast iron skillet. Pour about 1/4 cup batter for each pancake and fry, turning once until lightly browned and firm on both sides. Remove from the griddle and serve with cream, or wrap the cachapa around a slice of cheese.