Quesadilla de Huitlacoche
Corn truffle quesadilla
Best wine varietals
Albariño
Albariño's bright acidity complements the earthy huitlacoche flavor.
Gewurztraminer
Gewurztraminer's aromatic spice pairs well with the corn and mushroom notes.
Chardonnay
Chardonnay's creamy texture balances the quesadilla's cheese richness.
Grenache
Grenache's fruitiness and moderate tannins enhance the savory filling.
Best cocktails with this
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min
acid forward to cut cheese/fat, citrus brightness, salt echoes tortilla — acid/salt
Cocktail glass • Medium • 15 min
margarita with saline foam lifts earthy huitlacoche, bright citrus + salt — acid/salt/bubbles
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid,bubbles — light, clean tequila + sparkling water refreshes and lets huitlacoche shine
Wine Glass • Medium • 15 min
tequila + red wine + jalapeño complements corn umami and adds savory/heat — acid/heat/herbal
Coupe glass • Easy • 5 min
clean rum, lime and sugar brighten and balance creamy cheese and earthy mushroom — acid/sweet
Margarita glass • Medium • 10 min
acid,sweet — tropical acidity complements earthy truffle while adding bright fruit contrast
Old Fashioned • Easy • 5 min
lime-driven, raw cane sugar and vegetal cachaça echo corn earthiness and cut fat — acid/sweet/herbal