Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup milk ((evaporated or fresh) )
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon butter (-melted)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup grated cheese
  • strips cheese (- for topping)
  • butter or oil for brushing the molds

Instruction

  • In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar and baking powder.
  • Add the milk and egg and mix using a whisk or electric mixer at medium speed only until batter becomes smooth.
  • Add the water, butter and vanilla extract and mix well for a minute or two. Lastly, add the grated cheese and fold in slowly using a spatula or spoon.
  • Grease each mold with butter and fill the molds with batter up to ¾ full.
  • Fill the bottom of the steamer with water and bring to a gentle simmer over very low heat. Place the molds in the steamer basket and steam for about 10 to 12 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Remove the lid and add a strip of cheese on top of each put. Steam for another minute or two until cheese melts. Turn off heat and let it rest until slightly cooled down.
  • Remove the cooked Puto Cheese from the molds and transfer to a serving plate.