How to Make Puto with Cheese

Lito Montala

Puto with cheese is a soft, lightly sweet Filipino steamed rice cake topped with salty melted cheese that makes it perfect for merienda or breakfast.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Course Native Delicacies

Cuisine Filipino

Servings 2 servings

Calories 102 kcal

Ingredients

1/2 cup all purpose-flour
1/2 cup cake-flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 pcs egg yolks
3/4 cup white sugar divided
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup evaporated milk
1/4 tsp vanilla
2 pcs egg whites
2 Tbsp. cheese grated

Instructions

How to make puto with cheese:

In a medium mixing bowl, sift all purpose flour, cake flour, baking powder and salt three times. Set aside.
Beat yolks until lemon colored. Add 1/2 cup sugar gradually and continue beating.
Fold in flour mixture to egg yolks alternately with water and milk. Add vanilla. Set aside.
Meanwhile, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Add 1/4 cup white sugar and continue beating until stiff.
Fold in egg batter. Blend well and pour mixture in a 9-inch cake pan.
Sprinkle grated cheese on top. Cover with cheese cloth.
Steam for 30 minutes or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean.

Notes

Cooking Tips:

Use Room Temperature Eggs for a Smoother Batter

Always let your eggs sit at room temperature before starting the recipe. Cold eggs do not whip as well and can make the batter uneven. This small step helps create a smoother mixture and a softer puto with cheese once steamed.

Fold Gently to Keep the Cake Light

When combining the egg whites with the batter, use a light hand and fold slowly. Overmixing will deflate the air you worked hard to build, resulting in a dense texture. Gentle folding keeps the steamed cake fluffy and tender.

Control Steam to Avoid a Soggy Top

Make sure the steamer is producing steady but not aggressive steam. Covering the pan with cheesecloth prevents water droplets from dripping onto the surface of the puto with cheese. This keeps the top smooth, the cheese neatly melted, and the texture just right.

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