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Easy 1 hr 41 min~340 kcal 5/10
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Pão de Queijo
Pão de Queijo bakes chewy cheese rolls into an iconic Brazilian café snack.
Easy⏱️ 32 min📖 1 min readServes 6~174 kcal🇧🇷 Brazilian🌍 Full translation
12 min prep 20 min cook
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Timeline
Total 32 min- Prep12 min
- Cooking20 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Tapioca starch
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Grated cheese
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Milk
- 1 Egg
- 0.3 cup(~60 ml) Vegetable oil
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Bring the milk, oil, and salt just to a boil in a small saucepan.
- 2
Pour the hot mixture over the tapioca starch and stir for 3 minutes.
3 min03:00 - 3
When the dough is lukewarm, add the egg and grated cheese.
- 4
Roll the dough into small balls and arrange them on a parchment-lined tray.
- 5
Bake the balls at 200°C for 22 minutes.
22 min22:00 - 6
After removing them from the oven, let them stand for 5 minutes so the chewy center settles.
5 min05:00
💡 Tip: Keeping the dough from becoming too stiff makes the centers softer and more open.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the cheese balls hot with coffee.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
⚠️ Estimated, 67% match~174
kcal calories
5
g protein
16
g carbs
10
g fat
Protein 11%Carbs 37%Fat 52%
GI 23 · Low GIGL 4 · Low GLEstimated, 67% match
1.7g
Sugar
0g
Fiber
801.3mg
Sodium
2g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (67%); values are estimates.
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
4/10Moderate satiety, fine between meals
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Pão de Queijo make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Pão de Queijo take?
Prep 12 minutes, cooking 20 minutes; 32 minutes in total.Is Pão de Queijo difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Pão de Queijo have?
Approximately 174 kcal per serving. Protein: 5g, carbs: 16g, fat: 10g.Which allergens does Pão de Queijo contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Pão de Queijo belong to?
This recipe belongs to Brazilian cuisine.How many ingredients does Pão de Queijo need?
This recipe needs 6 ingredients.Is Pão de Queijo filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 4/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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