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Leche Puto

Leche Puto

Steamed rice cake — fluffy, slightly sweet, and versatile. A Filipino staple.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 50 min

Ingredients

  • 6 cup water (for steamining)
  • 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2.5 tsp baking powder
  • 6 tbsp granulated white sugar
  • 0.75 cup fresh milk (or evaporated milk)
  • 7 egg yolks
  • 396.9 g (14 oz) can condensed milk
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Add water in a steamer of pot. Bring to a boil.

  2. Make the leche flan by beating the egg yolks. Gradually add the condensed milk while whisking and then continue to whisk until the texture becomes smooth. Add the vanilla extract. Whisk until all the ingredients are well blended.

  3. Fill half of each puto mold with the leche flan mixture. Arrange in a steamer. Steam for 25 minutes.

  4. Remove from the steamer and let cool.

  5. Meanwhile, make the puto mixture by combining all-purpose flour, sugar, and baking powder in a clean bowl. Mix well using a wire whisk. Gradually pour the milk while whisking and continue until the texture becomes smooth.

  6. Pour in the puto mixture over the steamed leche flan.

  7. Arrange in a steamer and then steam for 30 to 35 minutes.

  8. Take the leche puto out of the steamer. Let cool.

  9. Take off from the mold and arrange in a plate.

  10. Serve for dessert