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Cassava Pão de Queijo: Light Brazilian Cheese Bread

Crispy-outside, gooey-inside Brazilian cheese bread made naturally gluten-free with cassava flour. This Fat Switch version swaps full-fat cream for Greek yogurt and reduces cheese by 30%, cutting 230 calories (40%) while keeping the signature cheese pull and airy crumb intact.

15m

Prep Time

25m

Cook Time

Servings

348

Calories

22g

Protein

🛒 Ingredients

✓ 1 cup cassava flour (polvilho doce)
✓ 1/4 cup tapioca starch
✓ 1/4 tsp sea salt
✓ 1/4 tsp garlic powder
✓ 1 large egg white
✓ 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
✓ 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
✓ 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
✓ 100g part-skim mozzarella, shredded
✓ 50g Parmigiano-Reggiano, finely grated
✓ 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
✓ Pinch of black pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together cassava flour, tapioca starch, salt, and garlic powder. Set aside.

2. Mix wet base: In a separate bowl, whisk egg white and olive oil until pale (1 minute). Fold in Greek yogurt and almond milk until smooth.

3. Blend wet and dry: Pour wet mixture into flour blend and stir vigorously for 2 minutes until a thick, tacky dough forms. It should resemble thick cake batter.

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4. Fold in cheese: Gently fold mozzarella and Parmigiano-Reggiano into dough, distributing evenly. Season with paprika and black pepper.

5. Pipe and shape: Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip (or use 2 spoons). Pipe 6 balls (3 per serving) onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.

6. Rest 5 minutes: Let piped dough rest at room temperature while you preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

7. Bake until golden: Bake for 22–25 minutes until puffed, golden-brown on top, and slightly crispy. Centers should jiggle slightly when moved (not fully set).

8. Cool 2 minutes and serve: Transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm while cheese is still stretchy and the exterior is crisp.

📊 Nutrition per Serving

Calories348 kcal

Protein22g

Carbohydrates48g

Fat10g

Fiber2g

🏷️ Tags

#gluten-free Brazilian cheese bread#pão de queijo recipe light version#cassava flour recipes low-calorie

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