Leche Puto

Method7 steps

1. 1

   Step 1: Brush the insides of small puto molds lightly with the melted butter (2 tablespoons). Set aside. Add enough water to the lower reservoir of the steamer and bring to a boil; keep this separate from the measured 1 1/4 cups of batter water.

   Uses 2 tablespoons butter (melted) · Water, as needed for the steamer

2. 2

   Step 2: Stir the four egg yolks, one 14-ounce can of condensed milk and 2 teaspoons calamansi juice in a circular motion until smooth and well blended.

   Uses 4 egg yolks · 1 can (14 ounces) condensed milk · 2 teaspoons calamansi juice

3. 3

   Step 3: Fill molds to 1/3 full of the flan mixture. Arrange in a single layer on the steamer basket. Wrap steamer cover with clean kitchen towel.

   Uses Butter-brushed puto molds · Flan mixture

4. 4

   Step 4: Steam flan at low heat for about 5 to 7 minutes or until mixture is no longer liquid but not fully set. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.

   Steam flan layer · 7 minUses Molds with flan mixture

5. 5

   Step 5: Meanwhile, sift the flour (2 cups), sugar (2/3 cup), baking powder (4 1/2 teaspoons) and salt (1/2 teaspoon) into a large bowl. Add the measured 1 1/4 cups water and the four egg whites; stir just until combined.

   Uses 2 cups flour · 2/3 cup sugar · 4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder · 1/2 teaspoon salt · 1 1/4 cup water · 4 egg whites

6. 6

   Step 6: Add puto batter over the cooled, partly set flan layers, filling the molds almost to the top. Check the steamer reservoir and add more hot water if needed, then return it to a boil. Steam over low heat for about 8–10 minutes, until the puto has risen and is cooked through.

   Steam puto layer · 10 minUses Cooled partly set flan layers · Puto batter · Water, as needed for the steamer

7. 7

   Step 7: Remove from heat and allow to slightly cool. Gently remove leche puto from molds.

   Uses Steamed leche puto