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
- 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
- Protein 15.32 g Good Source
- Carbs 48.83 g Moderate
- Total Fat 12.5 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.47 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High
- Cholesterol 81.48 mg High
- Sodium 370.89 mg Moderate
- Fiber 2.28 g Low Source
- Sugar 26.07 g High
- Added Sugar 0.83 g Low Source
- Calcium 68.43 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.98 mg Moderate
- Potassium 247.86 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 18.66 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 5.58 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 1.01 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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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.
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