Steamed Banana Puto Cheese
Soft, fluffy, and naturally sweet, these Steamed Banana Puto Cheese are classic Filipino rice cakes upgraded with ripe bananas and melty cheese on top. Perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert.
Ingredients
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- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup evaporated milk
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup melted butter
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup cheddar cheese, cubed
Instructions
- Prepare your steamer by bringing water to a simmer and lining the lid with cloth.
- In a bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, sugar, milk, egg, and melted butter.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- Grease puto molds lightly and pour in batter until ¾ full.
- Top each with a cube of cheddar cheese in the center.
- Steam over medium heat for 15 to 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool slightly, then remove from molds and serve warm.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for best flavor and texture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the puto fluffy.
- Line your steamer lid with cloth to prevent soggy tops.
- Silicone molds make unmolding much easier.
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