Cheese Puto
Cheese Puto are soft, fluffy, and extra delicious with pockets of cheese! These Filipino steamed cakes are easy to make and fun to eat; delicious on their own or served with dinuguan or pancit.
Servings: 40 Pieces
Calories: 127kcal
Equipment
- Steamer
- puto moulds
- kitchen towel
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 3 eggs
- 6 ounces evaporated milk
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup cheddar cheese. shredded
- American processed cheese (Eden), sliced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and baking powder. Mix well.
- Add eggs on at a time and using an electric mixer, beat after each addition.
- Add milk and beat until smooth.
- Add water and continue to beat until batter is thin and smooth.
- Add butter and vanilla extract. Stir until well blended.
- Add the shredded cheese and stir until combined.
- Fill molds with batter up to ¾ full. Arrange molds in a single layer on steamer rack and place over steamer.
- Steam for about 8 to 10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Turn off the heat and top each puto with a slice of cheese. Cover for about 1 minute to allow the residual heat to melt the cheese.
- Allow to slightly cool before removing from molds.
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Notes
- If you prefer a cracked top, steam the puto on medium-high heat. For a smooth dome, steam on low heat.
- The nutritional info is calculated at 2 pieces of puto per serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 111mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 0.6mg