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Pão de Queijo Recheado: Creamy Catupiry Cheese Bread

Fluffy Brazilian cheese bread stuffed with tangy catupiry cream cheese—crispy outside, molten inside. This Fat Switch version cuts 40% of calories by swapping full-fat cream for Greek yogurt in the filling, delivering the same luxurious texture without the guilt.

20m

Prep Time

28m

Cook Time

Servings

285

Calories

22g

Protein

🛒 Ingredients

✓ 120ml low-fat milk
✓ 50ml neutral oil
✓ 1 large egg
✓ 1 tsp salt
✓ 150g tapioca starch (polvilho doce)
✓ 70g part-skim mozzarella, grated
✓ 30g grated Parmesan
✓ 120g catupiry cream cheese (or mascarpone)
✓ 100ml 2% Greek yogurt
✓ 20g part-skim mozzarella, shredded
✓ 1/4 tsp white pepper and salt to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Heat & Mix Base: In a small saucepan, heat low-fat milk and oil over medium heat until steaming (do not boil). Remove from heat and let cool for 2 minutes.

2. Combine Wet Ingredients: Whisk the egg in a medium bowl, then slowly pour the warm milk mixture while stirring constantly to temper the egg. This prevents scrambling.

3. Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually stir in tapioca starch and salt. Mix until a sticky, dough-like batter forms. The texture should be thick but pliable.

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4. Fold in Cheeses: Fold in grated mozzarella and Parmesan until evenly distributed. Let dough rest for 5 minutes to hydrate the starch.

5. Prepare Filling: In a small bowl, mix catupiry cream cheese with Greek yogurt until smooth. Season with white pepper and salt. Fold in shredded mozzarella.

6. Shape & Stuff: Scoop 2 tbsp dough into a muffin tin (lightly oiled). Make a small indent with a wet spoon, fill with 1 tsp catupiry mixture, then seal dough over filling.

7. Bake Until Golden: Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 25–28 minutes until puffed and golden brown. Centers should jiggle slightly when shaken.

8. Cool & Serve: Let cool for 2 minutes in the tin (they'll firm up), then transfer to a warm plate. Serve immediately for maximum cheese pull.

📊 Nutrition per Serving

Calories285 kcal

Protein22g

Carbohydrates42g

Fat8g

🏷️ Tags

#Brazilian cheese bread recipe low-calorie#pão de queijo catupiry filling#healthy queijo filling Greek yogurt

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