Add the lukewarm water to a large mixing bowl.

Then, add about 1/4 cup of arepa flour inside. Stir it well with a wooden spoon.

Next, add in all of the salt. Again, mix it well with the spoon.

Now you can add the remaining arepa flour in small batches, mixing the ingredients well between each addition.

Keep mixing the arepa base until the dough become dry and chunky.

Next, add the unsalted butter and rub it into the dough using your hands. You will see that the dough will start to get a thicker, almost mash-like consistency.

Finally, add the shredded mozzarella cheese and mix it in the dough using your hands again. All the ingredients should be well distributed and evenly mixed.

Take a handful of dough and shape it into a flat disc. The disc should be roughly 1/3-inch thick and be larger than the cookie cutter you are using.

Place the disc on a flat working surface. Then, cut out the heart shape with a cookie cutter (or any other shape of your choice).

Set the heart arepa aside and repeat the shaping process with the remaining dough.

You can start by cooking the arepa pieces first. Heat some butter in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.

Then, add the arepas. Leave them to fry until they become golden brown. Flip them over and continue cooking them on the other side until they become golden as well.

Once cooked, remove them from the heat and set them aside. You can now continue making the fillings.

For the egg filling, add the same heart-shaped cookie cutter to a lightly oiled non-stick frying pan. You can use medium heat again.

Add some beaten and seasoned eggs (anyway that you like) to the cutter.

Leave the eggs to cook until they have set. Then, remove it from the mold, flip it over, and allow it to briefly cook on the other side.

To assemble your arepas, slice them open using a sharp serrated knife.

Add the cooked heart-shaped eggs, ham, and cheese slices. You can mix and match the fillings to your liking.

Add the filled arepas back into the frying pan over medium heat so the cheese can melt a little.

Serve them immediately with your favorite smoothie or drink.