Filipino Special Puto Cheese (Steamed Cake)
Last month was my Brother’s birthday, and I invited all of his schoolmates to come home. I prepared puto cheese for everyone and ordered a birthday cake. I was concerned that some kids could miss out because they were all so enamored with it.
I was skeptical that they would be as delicious as the puto cheese at Amber Restaurant, which served as my inspiration. The cakes taste much better because they are filled with cheese and are fluffy.
I’ll help you out by sharing my recipe for the unique puto cheese from the Philippines so you can simply make it at home for your kids (or yourself). Now let’s get going!
Price and servings on Amber menu:
| Serving Size | Price |
|---|---|
| Box of 6 | ₱ 102.00 |
| Box of 9 | ₱ 153.00 |
| Box of 12 | ₱ 204.00 |
Why Is Puto Cheese So Famous?
These are a few of the most frequent explanations for why I believe this puto is well-known both internationally and in the Philippines.
Texture: All cakes, as far as I’m aware, have a soft, fluffy interior, but puto cheese stands out for being particularly fluffy. It sticks out from the other cakes because of its unusual softness.
Culture Value: Puto has been made by Filipinos for a very long time; the ingredients are varied, but the process is the same. It was previously made with rice flour, but it is now also made using cake or all-purpose flour and cheese.
Cheese Pockets: The cheese pockets are my favorite component of puto. You won’t soon forget the flavor combination of the soft, fluffy cake and the irresistible cheese.
Let’s Try Puto Cheese At Home
Let’s find out why the Amber Restaurant Puto cheese always comes out fluffy.
Key-Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour or cake flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- One tablespoon of baking powder
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 3/4 cup water
- One tablespoon of melted butter
- 1/4 cup grated cheese (optional)
- Strips of cheese for toppings
- One egg
Cooking Instructions
- Grab a flour sifter and a bowl. It’s crucial; if it’s not, the cake batter will have lumps. Place the bowl on the kitchen counter and fill it with the flour sifter to prevent this scenario. Fill the sifter with flour, followed by sugar and baking powder.
- Once all of them have been added, shake the sifter to ensure that the flour, sugar, and baking powder are reduced to tiny bits. Larger particles have the potential to create lumps in the batter, therefore this is essential.
- Transfer the egg, melted butter, evaporated milk, and water into a different bowl. Next, thoroughly combine everything with an egg beater. Combine this flour, sugar, and baking powder mixture after you’re satisfied it’s thoroughly combined.
- This is the most crucial step because if you do it incorrectly, the cake will not turn out properly. There will be lumps in the batter mixture unless you thoroughly mix it. To ensure there are no lumps in the batter, I would advise you to stir the batter slowly.
- When the batter is ready, add the shredded cheese, stir once more, and allow the mixture to rest for up to fifteen minutes. After adding the cheese toppings, pour the batter into the cupcake molds.
- As soon as you have a steamer pot ready, put the cake inside and cook for ten minutes. Remember to use a thick towel to cover the lid to stop steam water leaks.
- The delay has ended. Your puto cheese will be ready for you and your family to consume in ten minutes.
Nutritional Profile of Puto Cheese
Here are the nutritional values for Filipino puto cheese. Remember, nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on ingredients and serving size.
| Calories | 150 kcal |
| Proteins | 4 grams |
| Total Fats | 5 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 3 grams |
| Carbohydrates | 22 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 gram |
| Sodium | 200 mg |
| Sugar | 10 gram |
| Cholesterol | 30mg |
Conclusion
At last, you know how to prepare Filipino puto cheese at home in the same way as Amber Restaurant does. I promise you, they’re quite easy to make, and the outcomes are astounding. These cakes are perfect for any special occasion or Sunday snack time; the whole family will like them, I’m sure.
