Description
Savory Brazilian cheese puffs bring together tapioca flour, eggs, milk, and cheese in a delightful gluten-free snack. Crisp exterior and chewy center make these pão de queijo irresistible for cheese enthusiasts seeking authentic Brazilian flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 large eggs
- 10 oz (280 g) tapioca flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Liquid Preparation: Combine milk, oil, and salt in a medium saucepan, heating to a gentle simmer while stirring intermittently. Remove from heat when substantial bubbles emerge on the liquid’s surface.
- Dough Formation: Vigorously mix tapioca flour into the hot liquid using a sturdy utensil until a cohesive, slightly sticky dough develops. Transfer to a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beating at medium speed to achieve a smoother consistency.
- Temperature Adjustment: Allow the dough to cool to a comfortable handling temperature, then gradually incorporate eggs, blending thoroughly after each addition to create a uniform, silky texture.
- Cheese Integration: Carefully fold cheese into the mixture, ensuring even distribution without overmixing.
- Portioning and Baking: Scoop uniform dough rounds onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Position in a preheated oven’s middle rack to promote balanced heat circulation, baking until the cheese puffs transform into golden, puffy morsels with crisp exterior and soft, airy interior (15-20 minutes).
- Serving: Remove from the oven and let the Brazilian cheese puffs rest briefly, allowing them to set and develop their signature light, delicate texture before serving warm.
Notes
- Precise Ingredient Temperature: Allow milk, oil, and eggs to reach room temperature for smoother dough integration and consistent texture.
- Mixing Technique Matters: Use vigorous stirring when adding tapioca flour to prevent lumps and ensure a uniform, silky dough consistency.
- Cheese Selection Tip: Opt for freshly grated Parmesan or queijo minas for authentic Brazilian flavor and optimal melting properties.
- Baking Placement Crucial: Center rack placement guarantees even golden-brown color and prevents burning or uneven puffing of the cheese balls.
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 21
- Calories: 152
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 66 mg
- Fat: 10.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12.4 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 4.5 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg