Cheese Puto (Filipino Steamed Cake with Cheese)

Cheese puto are fluffy Filipino steamed cakes with a delightful cheesy topping. They're easy to make and offer a sweet and savory bite that’s simply irresistible.

Course Snack

Cuisine Filipino

Keyword cheese, easy recipe, Filipino dessert, steamed cake, sweet treat

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 25

Total Time 50

Servings -8

Calories 180kcal

Author Liza A

Ingredients

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

Instructions

In a medium mixing bowl, sift together all purpose flour, cake flour, baking powder and salt three times. Set aside.
In another medium bowl, beat egg yolks until lemon colored. Gradually beat in 1/2 cup sugar. Beat in flour mixture alternately with water and milk. Add vanilla and then set aside.
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 greased 9-inch cake pan.
Sprinkle grated cheese on top. Cover with cheese cloth. Steam for 25-30 minutes or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean.

Notes

Recipe source: http://realbiznest.blogspot.ca/2011/08/how-to-make-special-puto.html

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