Filipino puto recipe (puto cheese)
This puto recipe (or puto cheese) has been a frequent sight during festivities in the Philippines. It's also a common snack in households. Just like the bibingka, it's already considered a Filipino food. Check out my special recipe!
Servings 36 pcs
Calories 123kcal
Cost $5
Ingredients
- 2 cups rice flour
- 11/4 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp refined salt
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 large fresh egg
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup butter unsalted and melted
- 36 pieces cheese cubes ( for toppings) Cheddar or Edam
- Food coloring (optional) yellow
Instructions
- Sift the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt) into a bowl. Make sure they're thoroughly sifted. Set aside.
- Beat the egg, then add the evaporated milk, vanilla extract, and water. Mix thoroughly.
- Make a hole in the center of the dry ingredients. Then pour the wet ingredients into the hole and mix continuously.
- Mix thoroughly until the texture is smooth and soft and all lumps are gone.
- If you opt for food coloring, separate the mixture, then add the color (and essence/flavor). Mix well.
- Pour into your desired mold until it's 3/4 of the way full.
- Place in a steamer and cook for 10-12 minutes and remove the puto.
- Now add 1 cheese cube on top of each cake and steam for an additional minute or 2.
- Remove from the steamer and let it cool.
- Serve with dinuguan (optional).
Nutrition
Calories: 123kcal
