Puto

Filipino food culture brings together tastes and techniques from around the world. This slightly sweet steamed cake is topped with cheese and is delectable when served with fresh fruit, chocolate, or jam for dessert or an afternoon snack.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 290 Calories

Ingredients

• 6 eggs
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 ½ cups water
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
• 2 ¼ cups Edam cheese, shredded

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Grease small cake, puto molds, or ramekins for use in a steamer. Mix the flour, sugar, and baking powder together in a bowl. In a separate, large bowl, scramble the eggs with the evaporated milk and water. Fold the dry mixture into the eggs until evenly blended. Fill the prepared molds 2/3 of the way up with the batter and top with shredded cheese.

Step 2

Fill a wok or a sauce pan that will hold a steamer basket with a few inches of water. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Place the molds into a steamer basket and place over the boiling water and cover.

Step 3

Steam until a toothpick inserted in the center of one of the putos comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack and serve warm or at room temperature.