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.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 40 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 3 eggs
- 6 ounces evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. shredded
- American processed cheese (Eden), sliced
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and baking powder. Mix well.
- 2
Add eggs on at a time and using an electric mixer, beat after each addition.
- 3
Add milk and beat until smooth.
- 4
Add water and continue to beat until batter is thin and smooth.
- 5
Add butter and vanilla extract. Stir until well blended.
- 6
Add the shredded cheese and stir until combined.
- 7
Fill molds with batter up to 3/4 full. Arrange molds in a single layer on steamer rack and place over steamer.
- 8
Steam for about 8 to 10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- 9
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.
- 10
Allow to slightly cool before removing from molds.