Authentic gluten-free Brazilian cheese puffs also known as Pão de Queijo or Brazilian Cheese Balls, are a popular bite-size airy snack in Brazil. This easy authentic gluten-free Brazilian cheese bread recipe (Pão de Queijo) is quick to prepare in under 30 minutes and requires only a few ingredients.
These gluten-free Brazilian bread balls with cheese are made with tapioca flour, oil, eggs, milk and you guessed it, cheese. Pao de queijo ( makes a perfect snack or appetizer for entertaining family and friends during celebrations or the holiday.
Are you ready to make this easy gluten-free Brazilian cheese bread recipe (Pão de Queijo)? Let’s do it!
Ingredients For Gluten-Free Brazilian Cheese Bread Recipe (Pão de Queijo)
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or any fresh cheese)
1 large egg ( 50grams) room temperature
1/4 cup olive oil ( 55 grams) or vegeatable oil
1/2 cup milk (120 grams)
1/4 cup water (60 grams)
How To Make Brazilian Cheese Bread?
Preheat the oven to 200°C (395°) and spray a mini muffin pan with cooking spray or add mini muffin liners.
Add the eggs, tapioca flour, milk, water, salt, olive oil and grated cheese into a blender and pulse until the batter is smooth.
Fill each muffin tin or round silicone mild with the batter just until under the rim.
Place into oven and bake for 18-20 minutes or until ligh golden brown.
Remove the Brazilian cheese popover bread from the oven and allow to cool for at least 15 minutes.
Enjoy!
Authentic Brazilian Cheese Balls (Pão de Queijo)
Authentic gluten-free Brazilian cheese puffs also known as Pão de Queijo or Brazilian Cheese Balls, are a popular bite-size airy snack in Brazil. This easy authentic gluten-free Brazilian cheese bread recipe (Pão de Queijo) is quick to prepare and requires only a few ingredients.
So soft and fluffy, these are absolutely the best cheese balls!