Puto Cheese

Ingredients for Puto Cheese

• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup evaporated or fresh milk
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tbsp butter, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup grated cheese
• Cheese strips, for topping
• Butter or oil, for molds

How to cook Puto Cheese

1. 1.Whisk flour, sugar, and baking powder together.
2. 2.Whisk in milk and egg just until the batter is smooth.
3. 3.Mix in water, melted butter, and vanilla, then gently fold in grated cheese.
4. 4.Grease molds and fill each three-quarters full with batter.
5. 5.Steam over a very low, gentle simmer for 10–12 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. 6.Top with cheese strips, steam 1–2 minutes until melted, cool slightly, and unmold.