Puto
Puto is a lightly sweet Filipino steamed cake with a soft, fluffy crumb and a salty edge from melted Edam cheese on top. It’s delightful warm or at room temperature, and pairs well with fresh fruit, chocolate, or jam for merienda or a simple dessert. The gentle steam cooking keeps each bite tender and moist.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves18
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Puto, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 35 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 42 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 25
- General Wellness
- 1
Grease small cake molds or ramekins that will fit in a steamer basket.
- 2
Mix flour, sugar, and baking powder together in a bowl.
- 3
In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs with the evaporated milk and water.
- 4
Fold the dry mixture into the eggs until evenly combined.
- 5
Fill the prepared molds two-thirds full with batter and top with shredded cheese.
- 6
Fill a wok or a saucepan that can hold a steamer basket with a few inches of water.
- 7
Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 8
Place the molds in a steamer basket, set it over the boiling water, and cover.
- 9
Steam until a toothpick inserted in the center of one of the putos comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
- 10
Cool on a wire rack and serve warm or at room temperature.
- Calories 370.64 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 15.32 g Good Source 31%
- Carbohydrate 48.83 g 18%
- Total Fat 12.5 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 1.47 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 81.48 mg High 27%
- Sodium 370.89 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 2.28 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 26.07 g --
- Added Sugars 0.83 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 67.21 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.98 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 247.86 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 18.66 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 5.58 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.74 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Puto is a Filipino breakfast recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 18, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Edam Cheese, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 370.64 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Puto?
- It is a Filipino recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or dessert or side dish or snack.
- What is Puto made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Edam Cheese, Eggs, Evaporated Milk. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Puto?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 370.64 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Puto easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Puto healthy?
- Puto has an easyChef Pro health score of 29/100. Per serving, it provides 370.64 calories and 15.32 g of protein, or 31% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 370.89 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.47 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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