Description
Brazilian cheese puffs deliver a delightful explosion of cheesy goodness with their crispy exterior and pillowy center. Cheese lovers will savor these gluten-free delicacies that bring Brazil’s irresistible culinary charm right to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 10 ounces (280 grams) tapioca flour
- 1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat the milk, oil, and salt in a medium saucepan, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer while stirring intermittently. Remove from heat immediately when substantial bubbles emerge through the liquid surface.
- Incorporate tapioca flour into the hot liquid, vigorously mixing with a sturdy utensil until a cohesive, slightly sticky dough forms.
- Transfer the warm dough to a stand mixer equipped with a paddle attachment, beating at medium velocity for several minutes to achieve a smoother, more uniform consistency.
- Allow the dough to cool slightly, ensuring it reaches a comfortable handling temperature.
- Gradually introduce eggs into the mixture, blending thoroughly after each addition to create a uniform, silky texture.
- Fold in the cheese carefully, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough without overmixing.
- Using a small scoop or spoon, portion the dough into uniform rounds directly onto parchment-lined baking sheets, maintaining consistent sizing for even baking.
- Position the prepared baking sheets in a preheated oven, positioned in the middle rack to promote balanced heat circulation.
- Bake until the cheese puffs transform into golden, puffy morsels with crisp exterior and soft, airy interior, typically requiring 15-20 minutes of cooking time.
- Remove from the oven and allow the Brazilian cheese puffs to rest briefly, enabling them to set and develop their signature light, delicate texture before serving warm.
Notes
- Gluten-free delight packed with authentic Brazilian flavor, these cheese puffs are crispy outside and wonderfully chewy inside.
- Tapioca flour creates a unique texture that makes these puffs different from traditional bread or pastry recipes.
- Prep work is quick and simple, requiring basic kitchen tools like a saucepan, mixer, and baking sheets.
- Always use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth dough consistency and optimal rising.
- Serving these warm guarantees the best taste and texture, with a golden-brown exterior and soft, cheesy center.
- Perfect as a party appetizer, breakfast side, or gluten-free snack that impresses everyone with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 20
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg