Cheese Puto

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 3 eggs
• 6 ounces evaporated milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. shredded
• American processed cheese (Eden), sliced

Steps

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and baking powder. Mix well.

2. 2

   Add eggs on at a time and using an electric mixer, beat after each addition.

3. 3

   Add milk and beat until smooth.

4. 4

   Add water and continue to beat until batter is thin and smooth.

5. 5

   Add butter and vanilla extract. Stir until well blended.

6. 6

   Add the shredded cheese and stir until combined.

7. 7

   Fill molds with batter up to 3/4 full. Arrange molds in a single layer on steamer rack and place over steamer.

8. 8

   Steam for about 8 to 10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

9. 9

   Turn off the heat and top each puto with a slice of cheese. Cover for about 1 minute to allow the residual heat to melt the cheese.

10. 10

    Allow to slightly cool before removing from molds.