Brazilian Cheese Puffs
Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Brazilian Cheese Puffs, also known as "Pão de Queijo." Perfectly crisp on the outside and irresistibly chewy on the inside, these bite-sized delights are naturally gluten-free thanks to the use of tapioca flour. Made with a blend of Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, they boast a rich, savory flavor that’s perfect for snacking or pairing with your favorite cup of coffee. Prepared in just under 40 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe requires a handful of pantry staples and simple steps, including a quick stovetop dough preparation and baking in a mini muffin tin. Whether served warm from the oven or at room temperature, these cheese puffs are guaranteed to impress at your next gathering or family breakfast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Milk
- 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 cups Tapioca flour
- 2 Eggs
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cup Grated mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin tin or line it with mini paper liners.
In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, vegetable oil, and salt. Heat the mixture over medium heat until it just comes to a gentle boil, then immediately remove it from the heat.
Add the tapioca flour to the saucepan all at once and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until smooth. The mixture will become thick and sticky, forming a dough-like consistency.
Allow the dough to cool for about 10 minutes. Once cooled slightly, crack the eggs into the dough one at a time, stirring thoroughly after each addition until fully incorporated.
Add the grated Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses to the dough, mixing well until the cheese is evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
Bake the cheese puffs in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they are puffed up and lightly golden on top.
Remove the cheese puffs from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. They are best enjoyed warm, but can also be served at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1898 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.5 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.8 g | 144% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 33.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 474 mg | 158% | |
| Sodium | 1280 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 227.4 g | 83% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.3 g | ||
| Protein | 51.2 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 1249 mg | 96% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 585 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
