Brazilian recipe
Creamy Bacon and Sweetcorn Pastry Filling (Recheio de pastel de bacon e milho)
Upgrade your homemade pastries with this irresistible savoury filling, featuring crispy bacon bits and sweetcorn folded into a rich, creamy base.
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Ingredients
200g bacon, diced
1 tin sweetcorn, drained
1 small onion, finely chopped
150g requeijão cremoso
Black pepper, to taste
1 tin sweetcorn, drained
1 small onion, finely chopped
150g requeijão cremoso
Black pepper, to taste
Where to find ingredients
Bacon and onions can be sourced at any high street supermarket or local butcher. Tinned sweetcorn is widely available in the tinned goods aisle. Requeijão cremoso is typically found at specialist South American deli counters or large supermarkets stocking international ingredients; cream cheese may be used as a substitute if the original cannot be found.
Preparation method
- Fry the diced bacon in a pan until it reaches a golden-brown and crispy texture.
- Remove the bacon from the pan and set aside, draining off the excess fat.
- In the same pan, sauté the chopped onion briefly until it becomes soft and translucent.
- Add the drained sweetcorn to the pan with the onions and stir well.
- Fold the requeijão cremoso into the corn and onion mixture until well combined.
- Return the crispy bacon to the pan and incorporate it into the mixture.
- Stir all the ingredients over the heat until you achieve a thick, uniform consistency.
- Allow the filling to cool completely before using it to stuff your pastries.
Observations
This pastry filling expertly balances the smoky crunch of bacon with the natural sweetness of corn and the luxurious texture of requeijão. It is a fantastic way to elevate a standard snack, offering a savoury depth that works perfectly whether you choose to deep-fry or bake your pastry dough.
The method is straightforward and efficient, making it a reliable go-to for a quick meal or gathering. By carefully balancing the moisture of the filling, you ensure a consistent result that stays perfectly tucked inside your pastry, delivering a rich and satisfying bite every time.
The method is straightforward and efficient, making it a reliable go-to for a quick meal or gathering. By carefully balancing the moisture of the filling, you ensure a consistent result that stays perfectly tucked inside your pastry, delivering a rich and satisfying bite every time.
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