Puto with Cheese Recipe (2024)

Published: by Nora Reyes · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

Puto with Cheese is a soft and fluffy Filipino steamed cake with creamy, melted cheese for a savory contrast. It's a crowd-pleaser that's easy to make and perfect for any occasion.

Puto with Cheese Recipe (1)
Jump to:
  • Ingredients you'll need
  • Notes and substitutions
  • How to make this recipe
  • Recipe FAQs
  • Explore more puto varieties
  • Other dessert recipes you may like
  • 📖 Recipe
  • 💬 Comments

Ingredients you'll need

Puto with Cheese Recipe (2)

Notes and substitutions

  • Cake flour: This is finely milled, low-protein flour that makes puto lighter and softer. If all-purpose flour is all you have, you can still use it; just know that your puto might be slightly denser.
  • Cheese: Quick-melting cheese is ideal for a smooth and creamy texture. Eden or Quickmelt are popular choices, but American cheese or cheddar cheese can also work well.

How to make this recipe

Step 1: Mix dry ingredients

In a bowl, combine 2 cups of cake flour (sift, if lumpy), 1 tablespoon baking powder, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt (use half for table salt). Mix until well blended.

Puto with Cheese Recipe (3)

Step 2: Combine wet ingredients

In a larger bowl, combine ¾ cup granulated sugar, 2 eggs, ⅓ cup melted butter, ¾ cup milk, ½ cup water, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk together until the mixture is smooth and the sugar is dissolved.

Puto with Cheese Recipe (4)

Step 3: Combine wet and dry ingredients

Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Using a whisk, gently mix until just combined and there's no visible dry flour. Be careful not to overmix to prevent the batter from becoming tough.

Puto with Cheese Recipe (5)

As an option, you can add ube extract or pandan extract to the batter, adjusting the amount to achieve the desired color to your liking.

Puto with Cheese Recipe (6)

Step 4: Add shredded cheese

Mix an ounce of shredded or grated cheese into the batter. Do this gently to evenly distribute the cheese without overmixing the batter.

Puto with Cheese Recipe (7)

Step 5: Fill molds and prepare steamer

Bring water in a steamer to a boil. Wrap the steamer cover with a cloth to catch any condensation, preventing it from dripping onto the puto.

Lightly grease your molds with oil or butter. Place them into the steamer basket, evenly spaced for proper steam circulation. Pour or spoon the batter into the molds, about ¾ full to allow space for rising without spilling over.

Puto with Cheese Recipe (8)

Step 6: Steam the puto

Steam the puto over medium-low heat. If using small molds, steam for 12-15 minutes. For standard molds, steam for 18-20 minutes. The puto is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The top should be slightly springy to the touch.

Puto with Cheese Recipe (9)

Step 7: Add the cheese

After steaming, carefully open the steamer and add the cheese on top of each puto. Cover and steam for another 1-2 minutes, just until the cheese melts.

Puto with Cheese Recipe (10)

Step 8: Remove from molds

Remove the puto from the steamer and allow them to cool slightly before removing from the molds.

Puto with Cheese Recipe (11)

Puto with cheese is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat by steaming or briefly microwaving before serving.

Puto with Cheese Recipe (12)

Recipe FAQs

How do I know when the puto is fully cooked?

Insert a toothpick into the center of a puto. If it comes out clean, the puto is done. Steaming time can vary based on the size of your molds and the intensity of the steam.

Why do I need to cover the steamer lid with a cloth?

Covering the lid with a cloth absorbs excess moisture, preventing water droplets from dripping onto the puto, which could make them soggy.

Can I add flavorings or colorings to my puto?

Absolutely! Feel free to add pandan or ube extract to the batter to add flavor and visual appeal.

Why did my puto come out dense?

Dense puto is often the result of overmixing the batter, which activates the gluten in the flour. Gently fold the ingredients until just combined for a lighter texture.

Can I freeze puto?

Yes, puto freezes well. Place cooled puto in a freezer-safe bag or container. To serve, thaw and reheat by steaming or microwaving until warm.

Explore more puto varieties

  • Puto Bumbong: Traditionally made during Christmas, this purple-colored rice cake is made with glutinous rice, steamed in bamboo tubes, and served with grated coconut, butter, and sugar.
  • Puto Kutsinta: A sticky, jelly-like puto with an orange-brown from annatto and lye water. It's often topped with grated coconut.
  • Puto Flan: A fusion of puto and Leche Flan, this two-layered treat features a bottom layer of steamed cake topped with a creamy layer of flan.
  • Puto Seko: A crunchy, cookie-like snack made with cornstarch and sugar.
  • Puto Pao: Steamed rice cakes filled with a sweet mixture of pork or chicken.
  • Putong Bigas: Steamed rice cakes made with fermented rice dough or galapong mixed with sugar and coconut milk or water.

Other dessert recipes you may like

  • Turones de Mani Recipe
  • Macapuno Balls Recipe
  • Putong Bigas Recipe
  • Cheese Cupcake Recipe

Did you make this recipe? I would love to know! Your feedback helps me make better recipes. Please rate, review, or comment below. Questions about this recipe are welcome, too!

Let's connect on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok, Twitter, and Youtube. Be sure to tag me when you try any of my recipes @recipesbynora!

📖 Recipe

Puto with Cheese Recipe (18)

Puto with Cheese

Soft and fluffy steamed cakes with creamy, melted cheese.

5 from 1 vote

Print Pin Rate

Course: Snack

Cuisine: Filipino

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes minutes

Servings: 50 mini puto (20 standard)

Calories: 52kcal

Author: Nora Rey

Cost: $5-$7

Equipment

  • Mini or standard puto molds (or muffin molds)

  • Steamer

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cake flour sub: all-purpose flour; see note
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (use half for table salt)
  • ¾ cups granulated sugar​
  • 2 eggs at room temperature
  • cup melted butter
  • ¾ cup whole milk or evaporated milk
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ounce shredded or grated quick-melting cheese see note
  • 2 ounces quick-melting cheese cut into thin squares; see note
  • Pandan or ube extract optional

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine the cake flour (sift, if lumpy), baking powder, and salt. Mix until well blended.

  • In a larger bowl, combine the sugar, eggs, melted butter, milk, water, and vanilla extract. Whisk together until the mixture is smooth and the sugar is dissolved.

  • Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Using a whisk, gently mix until just combined and there's no visible dry flour. Be careful not to overmix to prevent the batter from becoming tough.

  • As an option, you can add ubeextract or pandan extract to the batter, adjusting the amount to achieve the desired color to your liking.

  • Mix the shredded or grated cheese into the batter. Do this gently to evenly distribute the cheese without overmixing the batter.

  • Bring water in a steamer to a boil. Wrap the steamer cover with a cloth to catch any condensation, preventing it from dripping onto the puto.

  • Lightly grease your molds with oil or butter. Place them into the steamer basket, evenly spaced for proper steam circulation. Pour or spoon the batter into the molds, about ¾ full to allow space for rising without spilling over.

  • Steam the puto over medium-low heat. If using mini-sized molds, steam for 12-15 minutes. For standard-size molds, steam for 18-20 minutes. The puto is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The top should be slightly springy to the touch.

  • After steaming, carefully open the steamer and add the cheese on top of each puto. Cover and steam for another 1-2 minutes, just until the cheese melts.

  • Remove the puto from the steamer and allow them to cool slightly before removing from the molds.

Notes

  • Cake flour: This is finely milled, low-protein flour that creates lighter, softer puto. If all-purpose flour is all you have, you can still use it; just know that your puto might be slightly denser.
  • Cheese: Quick-melting cheese is ideal for puto for a smooth and creamy texture. Eden or Quickmelt are popular choices, but American cheese or cheddar cheese can also work well.

Nutrition

Calories: 52kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 97mgPotassium: 15mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 70IUCalcium: 33mgIron: 0.1mg

Disclaimer: The nutritional information provided here is solely for informational purposes. I am not a certified nutritionist, and this data hasn't been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration or any other authority. It shouldn't be seen as health or nutrition advice. The figures are estimates calculated from various food composition databases and might vary based on product types, brands, natural variations in produce, and ingredient processing methods. Individual results may differ.

Tried this Recipe? Pin it for Later!Mention @recipesbynora or tag #RecipesByNora!

More Desserts Recipes

  • Ube Pastillas Recipe
  • Suman Malagkit Recipe
  • Ube Espasol Recipe
  • Coffee Jelly Recipe

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Lisa

    Puto with Cheese Recipe (23)
    I need this for my next party! Haha thanks for sharing!

    Reply

    • Nora Reyes

      Thanks, Lisa!

      Reply

Thanks for coming! Let me know what you think:

Puto with Cheese Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What are the two types of puto? ›

Puto pandan – puto cooked with a knot of pandan leaves, which imparts additional fragrance and a light green color. Puto-Pao – a combination of siopao (meat-filled bun) and puto. It uses the traditional puto recipe but incorporates a spiced meat filling.

How long does puto last in the fridge? ›

Give this Puto recipe a try. It makes about 3 dozens but you can easily halve or double the recipe depending on what you need. Store leftovers in an airtight container; they will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Can I use 3rd class flour for Puto cheese? ›

Like the puto, it is made of rice flour and steamed in a circular molder. In todays generation the puto has been called Puto Cheese because of the cheese toppings. The puto cheese is more fluffy than the original puto, and more sweeter. Some puto cheese uses 1st class flour, others are 3rd class.

What is the English name of puto? ›

Puto is just one type of rice cakes in the Philippines. You can use the word kakanin.

Does puto have a lot of sugar? ›

Sugar content: 2 medium-sized puto has 5 grams or 1 ½ teaspoon of sugar. Instead of having these sweet snacks, go search in your kitchen for veggies like carrots, cherry tomatoes or celery sticks. They're not only healthy, they contain fewer calories too.

Is puto a Filipino food? ›

Puto is a Filipino steamed cake that's typically eaten for merienda (snack) or dessert. It has a mellow sweetness that makes it a great base for pairing it with other dishes such as salted egg or more commonly dinuguan (Filipino pork blood stew).

Can puto be frozen? ›

If there are just too many Puto Seko for you to eat you can store them in an air tight freezer container for up to 3 months. The dough is still sticky what do I do? Add more cornstarch a tablespoon at a time and keep mixing until it starts forming a dough.

Who invented puto? ›

No one knows for sure when it was “invented”, but Filipino Puto probably originated from the Puttu of Kerala in India, however other theories also claim that this dish could have originated in Southeast Asia and made its way to India because Austronesians are among the oldest rice farmers.

What flour do bakeries use? ›

Pastry Flour

Falling between all-purpose and cake flour, pastry flour is also made from soft wheat, but with a 7–9 percent protein content. It produces both the tender crumb and flaky texture that is desired in most pastries.

What is the difference between bread flour and 3rd class flour? ›

I had to look up “third class flour” to find out what it is. It is a flour made from soft wheat, therefore low in protein. It is suitable for muffins and pastries and similar baked goods where tenderness and softness are the preferred characteristics. Bread flour is made from hard wheat and is high in protein.

What flour is best for starter? ›

All-purpose flour works great for feeding starter, but adding a little whole grain flour can help give it a boost if needed.

What is the content of puto? ›

Puto is fermented rice cake produced in the Philippines. Rice is washed, soaked overnight, ground, mixed with sugar and coconut milk, and allowed to ferment for several hours, resulting in an acidified and leavened product. Puto is consumed daily in many parts of the Philippines as breakfast, a dessert, or a snack.

What is Puto Bao made of? ›

PUTO BAO FAMOUS KAKANIN OF QUEZON INGREDIENTS: 1,1/2 cup desiccated coconut 3 cups glutinous flour 2 cups rice flour 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 tsp.

Is puto good for health? ›

Consuming banana corm, also known as puto, offers various health benefits due to its rich nutrient profile. The corm contains flavonoids like rutin, kaempferol, quercetin, and chrysoeriol, which possess antioxidant properties 1.

Top Articles
How To Pan Sear Scallops (Golden Crust Every TIme!) - Well Seasoned Studio
Fun Facts about Rendang As the World's Best Food - Indonesia Travel
Radikale Landküche am Landgut Schönwalde
Zabor Funeral Home Inc
Rabbits Foot Osrs
Otterbrook Goldens
Grange Display Calculator
Erskine Plus Portal
Remnant Graveyard Elf
Tcu Jaggaer
Connexus Outage Map
Po Box 35691 Canton Oh
Inside the life of 17-year-old Charli D'Amelio, the most popular TikTok star in the world who now has her own TV show and clothing line
Honda cb750 cbx z1 Kawasaki kz900 h2 kz 900 Harley Davidson BMW Indian - wanted - by dealer - sale - craigslist
Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid mattress review 2024
Parentvue Clarkston
Persona 5 Royal Fusion Calculator (Fusion list with guide)
Today Was A Good Day With Lyrics
Mtr-18W120S150-Ul
Craigslist Roseburg Oregon Free Stuff
Munis Self Service Brockton
Anonib Oviedo
3 Ways to Drive Employee Engagement with Recognition Programs | UKG
Maisons près d'une ville - Štanga - Location de vacances à proximité d'une ville - Štanga | Résultats 201
Shoe Station Store Locator
Elijah Streams Videos
Imagetrend Elite Delaware
Bad Business Private Server Commands
Serenity Of Lathrop - Manteca Photos
Mgm Virtual Roster Login
Soulstone Survivors Igg
Sams La Habra Gas Price
Crazy Balls 3D Racing . Online Games . BrightestGames.com
Davis Fire Friday live updates: Community meeting set for 7 p.m. with Lombardo
Bartow Qpublic
Tedit Calamity
Memberweb Bw
Does Target Have Slime Lickers
Ehome America Coupon Code
Toomics - Die unendliche Welt der Comics online
Mother Cabrini, the First American Saint of the Catholic Church
Mountainstar Mychart Login
Online College Scholarships | Strayer University
Walmart Front Door Wreaths
Shannon Sharpe Pointing Gif
F9 2385
Cryptoquote Solver For Today
8663831604
Fahrpläne, Preise und Anbieter von Bookaway
King Fields Mortuary
Shad Base Elevator
Scholar Dollar Nmsu
Latest Posts
Article information

Author: Terrell Hackett

Last Updated:

Views: 6296

Rating: 4.1 / 5 (52 voted)

Reviews: 91% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Terrell Hackett

Birthday: 1992-03-17

Address: Suite 453 459 Gibson Squares, East Adriane, AK 71925-5692

Phone: +21811810803470

Job: Chief Representative

Hobby: Board games, Rock climbing, Ghost hunting, Origami, Kabaddi, Mushroom hunting, Gaming

Introduction: My name is Terrell Hackett, I am a gleaming, brainy, courageous, helpful, healthy, cooperative, graceful person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.