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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 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 40 Pieces
Calories: 127 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Filipino

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

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  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 ¾ 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.

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 Information

Calories 127kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 35mg (12%) Sodium 64mg (3%) Potassium 111mg (3%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 150IU (3%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 94mg (9%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 40Pieces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 127

% Daily Value*

Calories 127kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 35mg 12%
Sodium 64mg 3%
Potassium 111mg 2%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 150IU 3%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 94mg 9%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.