Brazilian recipe
Creamy Bacon and Sweetcorn Pastry Filling (Recheio de pastel de bacon e milho cremoso)
Upgrade your pastry game with this irresistible filling, featuring crispy smoked bacon and sweetcorn folded into a velvety cheese cream.
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Ingredients
200g smoked 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
You can find smoked bacon and tinned sweetcorn at any major Irish supermarket like Dunnes Stores, Tesco, or SuperValu. For requeijão cremoso, which is a thick, spreadable Brazilian cream cheese, look for it in local specialty shops stocking Latin American ingredients; as a substitute if unavailable, you may use a high-quality full-fat cream cheese mixed with a splash of heavy cream.
Preparation method
- Fry the diced bacon in a pan until it turns golden and crispy.
- Remove the bacon from the pan, set aside, and discard the excess fat.
- In the same pan, sauté the chopped onion briefly until it becomes translucent.
- Add the drained sweetcorn to the pan with the onion and stir well.
- Fold the requeijão cremoso into the corn and onion mixture.
- Stir the reserved crispy bacon back into the pan.
- Mix everything thoroughly until you achieve a thick, uniform consistency.
- Allow the filling to cool completely before using it to stuff your pastry dough.
Observations
This savoury filling 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 your snack or light meal, bringing a quintessential Brazilian flavour profile to your table with minimal fuss.
Quick to pull together, this versatile mix works beautifully in both deep-fried and oven-baked pastries. The result is always a satisfying, indulgent bite that is sure to be a hit with everyone.
Quick to pull together, this versatile mix works beautifully in both deep-fried and oven-baked pastries. The result is always a satisfying, indulgent bite that is sure to be a hit with everyone.
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