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Easy Puto Cheese
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Ingredients

  • 500 g all-purpose flour
  • 100 g sugar (about ½ cup)
  • 50 g baking powder (1 small pack)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 208 g condensed milk (1 small can)
  • 140 ml evaporated milk (1 small can)
  • 4 Tbsp melted butter (about ¼ cup)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (5 ml)
  • 600 ml water (about 2½ cups)
  • 110 g Pinoy cheese
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 Tbsp cooking oil (optional)

Special Equipment

  • Steamer
  • Medium puto molds (#307 or HP12)
  • Batter dispenser, small ladle, or spoon
  • Toothpick or cake tester

How to Make It

Preparing the Batter

  1. Crack the eggs into a large mixing bowl and whisk until fully combined.
  2. Add the condensed milk, evaporated creamer, melted butter, vanilla, and water. Mix well, then set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift the all-purpose flour and double-acting baking powder.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently mix with a silicone spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Add the sugar and mix until dissolved. Let the batter rest for 10 to 15 minutes.

Preparing the Molds

  1. Slice the processed cheese into strips or small squares.
  2. Fill each puto molder about ¾ full, then gently tap the molds to release any large air bubbles.
  3. Top each mold with a piece of cheese.

Steaming the Puto

  1. Bring the water in the steamer to a full boil before adding the puto.
  2. Steam over high heat for 8 to 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. Avoid opening the lid too early so the puto does not collapse.
  4. If steaming in batches, gently mix the batter before filling the next set of molds.
  5. Let the puto cool slightly before removing them from the molds.
  6. Serve and enjoy!
Kubo Tips
  • Use double-acting baking powder, not baking soda, so the puto rises properly while mixing and steaming.
  • Fill the molds only ¾ full to leave enough room for the puto to rise.
  • Use regular processed cheese instead of melting cheese so the topping stays visible after steaming.
  • Avoid opening the steamer lid during the first few minutes because the sudden temperature drop can cause the puto to collapse.
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