Soft Puto Cheese Snack Bites
Fluffy, tender steamed bites made with rice flour and topped with melty cheese, perfect for a cozy snack.
Servings: 12 bites
Calories: 50kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup rice flour or cake flour Use rice flour for texture, cake flour for a softer version.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder For fluffy lift.
- 1 pinch salt To round out flavor.
- 1/3 cup sugar Adjust to preferred sweetness.
- 3/4 cup evaporated milk or whole milk Rich taste; can substitute with whole milk.
- 1 large egg At room temperature.
- 1 tablespoon melted butter or neutral oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla Optional for aroma.
- cheese to taste cheddar or quick melt cheese Cut into small squares for topping.
Instructions
Mixing
- In a bowl, whisk together rice flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- In another bowl, whisk the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and whisk until smooth with no lumps.
- Let the mixture rest for 3 to 4 minutes.
Steaming
- Prepare a steamer by bringing water to a rolling simmer.
- Grease mini molds and fill each about 3/4 full with the batter.
- Steam for 8 to 10 minutes before adding cheese squares on top.
- Cover and steam an additional 2 to 3 minutes until cheese melts.
- Check for doneness with a toothpick.
Cooling and Serving
- Allow the molds to sit for 3 to 4 minutes after steaming.
- Serve warm with coffee or tea, or pair with savory dishes.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat by steaming or microwaving lightly.