Breakfast

Pão de Queijo com Doce de Leite

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Pão de Queijo com Doce de Leite
Golden-brown Pão de Queijo with a drizzle of rich doce de leite on top.

Wake up your taste buds to the authentic flavors of Brazil with this classic breakfast delight. Pão de Queijo, or Brazilian cheese bread, is a beloved staple in households across the country. These little rolls are irresistibly chewy on the outside and gooey on the inside, thanks to their rich cheese filling. Paired with a drizzle of sweet doce de leite, these treats become an irresistible breakfast indulgence that will transport you straight to Rio’s bustling streets.

“Pão de Queijo: A bite-sized wonder that captures the heart of Brazil.”

Ingredients

  • 2 cups tapioca flour (also known as tapioca starch)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or a mix with parmesan for extra flavor)
  • Vegetable oil or butter, for greasing the baking sheet
Doce de Leite Drizzle
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking sheet with oil or butter.

  2. Cook Milk Mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine the milk and salt over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

  3. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the eggs well. Slowly add the warm milk mixture while whisking continuously. Gradually incorporate the tapioca flour until fully combined. Stir in the shredded cheese.

  4. Form Buns: Using a spoon or small ice cream scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

  5. Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until they are puffed and golden brown on top. Rotate the pan halfway through to ensure even cooking.

  6. Prepare Doce de Leite: While the buns bake, prepare the doce de leite by pouring the sweetened condensed milk into a small saucepan. Add butter and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens and turns a caramel color (about 10-15 minutes). Let cool slightly.

Serve

  1. Drizzle with Doce de Leite: Once the Pão de Queijo are baked and slightly cooled, drizzle them generously with the warm doce de leite.

  2. Enjoy Immediately: These buns are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven while they’re still warm and gooey!

Indulge in these delightful bites for a breakfast that’s both comforting and exotic. Whether you enjoy them as part of your morning routine or as an afternoon snack, Pão de Queijo with doce de leite is sure to become a new favorite. Pair it with a strong cup of Brazilian coffee for the perfect start to your day!

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