Brazilian recipe
Brazilian Sausage and Creamy Cheese Pastry Filling (Pastel de Calabresa)
A deliciously creamy, savoury filling for homemade pastries, combining the punchy flavour of calabresa sausage with smooth, velvety cheese. Quick to rustle up and perfect for snacks.
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Ingredients
Cream cheese spread
Grated Calabresa sausage
1 small onion
Grated Calabresa sausage
1 small onion
Where to find ingredients
Requeijão cremoso: This is a Brazilian-style creamy, spreadable cheese. You can find it in the international section of larger supermarkets or in specialist Latin American grocery shops. If unavailable, a high-quality soft cream cheese is the closest substitute. Calabresa sausage: A cured, smoked sausage typical of Brazil. Look for it in specialist Latin, Portuguese, or Brazilian shops. A good-quality smoky chorizo or a similar firm, smoked garlic sausage can serve as a substitute. Onion: Readily available at any local greengrocer, market, or supermarket produce aisle.
Preparation method
- Grate the calabresa sausage and finely dice the onion
- Sauté the onion in a pan over medium heat until softened
- Add the grated calabresa to the pan and fry for a few minutes until browned
- Drain any excess fat released by the sausage during cooking
- Take the pan off the heat and stir in the requeijão cremoso until the mixture is smooth and well combined
- Allow the mixture to cool down completely before using it as a filling for your pastries
Observations
This savoury filling for Brazilian-style fried pastries is a real crowd-pleaser and a doddle to put together. The balance between the gently spiced, smokey calabresa sausage and the rich, creamy texture of requeijão makes it a firm favourite for family get-togethers, party nibbles, or even as a business idea for selling homemade savouries.
Making this filling from scratch ensures top-notch freshness. Just follow these straightforward steps to get a flavour-packed filling ready for your deep-fried or oven-baked pastry pockets.
Making this filling from scratch ensures top-notch freshness. Just follow these straightforward steps to get a flavour-packed filling ready for your deep-fried or oven-baked pastry pockets.
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