Recipe byThe ZestyPlate Kitchen
A savoury Uruguayan ham and cheese cake with a soft, custardy batter baked until golden. Simple and good served hot or cold.
Torta de fiambre is a quick Uruguayan ham and cheese cake, and it could hardly be simpler. A loose, pourable batter goes around a layer of ham and cheese, then the whole thing bakes until golden with a molten centre. There is no kneading and no proving, just mix and bake. It travels well, so it is handy for picnics and lunchboxes, and good hot or cold.
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Prep 10 min
Cook 25 min
Total 35 min
Easy
Scale:
- 150g Cheddar Cheese
- 200g Ham
- 3 Egg
- 100g Vegetable Oil
- 240g Milk
- 120g All Purpose Flour
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- To taste Dried Oregano
Nutrition (per serving)
440
kcal
18g
Protein
20g
Carbs
32g
Fat
Estimated per serving. How we calculate this.
Preparation
- Line the base of a 20-22cm (8-9 inch) springform tin with parchment, leaving some overhang, as the batter is very liquid and may spill. Preheat the oven to 220°C.
- Grate the cheese and have the ham ready.
- Mix all the remaining ingredients in a large bowl for one to two minutes.
- Pour half the batter into the prepared tin; it will be very runny. Lay the ham and cheese on top, then pour the rest of the batter over.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the top is golden. Leave for a few minutes before releasing from the tin, and serve hot or cold with some fresh herbs.
Tips from the ZestyPlate Kitchen
- Mix the batter only until smooth. It is supposed to be very runny, so resist overworking it.
- Line the tin thoroughly, since the loose batter can find its way through any gaps.
- Tuck the ham and cheese into the middle of the batter so the centre stays gooey.
- Scatter a little dried oregano over the top before baking for a savoury lift.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Different cheeses, cooked bacon, peppers or olives all work. Just keep the filling on the drier side so the batter can set around it.
Very much so. It is delicious warm from the oven and equally good cold the next day, which makes it ideal for picnics and packed lunches.
Yes. It keeps for a couple of days in the fridge. Warm slices briefly or eat them at room temperature.
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