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Puto with Cheese Recipe (Soft and Fluffy Filipino Steamed Cakes)

Soft and fluffy Filipino steamed cakes topped with melted cheese.
Course Snack
Cuisine Filipino
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 50 mini puto (20 standard-sized puto)
Calories 52kcal
Author Nora Rey
Cost $5-$7

Equipment

  • Mini or standard puto molds (or muffin pan)
  • Steamer

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cake flour sub: all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or about ½ teaspoon table salt)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar​
  • 2 eggs at room temperature
  • ⅓ cup melted butter
  • ¾ cup whole milk (sub: evaporated milk)
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ounce quick-melting cheese shredded or grated
  • 2 ounces quick-melting cheese cut into thin squares
  • Pandan or ube extract (optional)
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Instructions

  • Whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In another bowl, whisk the sugar, eggs, melted butter, milk, water, and vanilla until combined.
  • Add the dry ingredients. Mix gently until no dry flour remains. Stir in the grated cheese. Add ube or pandan extract, if using.
  • Bring steamer water to a boil, keeping it below the rack. Wrap the lid with a clean towel secured away from the heat. Grease the molds and fill ¾ full.
  • Arrange the molds in the steamer with space between them. Cover and steam over medium-low heat for 12–15 minutes for small molds or 18–20 minutes for standard molds, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Top each puto with a cheese slice. Cover and steam for 1–2 minutes, until softened. Turn off the heat.
  • Cool for a few minutes, then remove from the molds. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Cake flour: Makes soft, light puto. All-purpose flour works but may make it denser.
  • Baking powder: Use fresh baking powder to help the puto rise.
  • Butter: Salted or unsalted works. Cool slightly after melting.
  • Milk: Use whole or evaporated milk.
  • Cheese: Eden, Quickmelt, American, or cheddar works. Grate for the batter and slice for topping.
  • Ube or pandan extract: Optional. Add a few drops for color and flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 52kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 0.1mg