Brazilian recipe
Quick and Easy Ham and Cheese Risoles (Risoles de presunto e queijo)
Learn how to whip up these classic, crispy, and creamy Brazilian ham and cheese snacks at home. Perfect for parties, a quick bite, or a tasty treat.
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Ingredients
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups plain flour
200g sliced ham, finely chopped
300g mozzarella, finely chopped
2 eggs, beaten (for breading)
Breadcrumbs (for breading)
Oil for deep-frying
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups plain flour
200g sliced ham, finely chopped
300g mozzarella, finely chopped
2 eggs, beaten (for breading)
Breadcrumbs (for breading)
Oil for deep-frying
Where to find ingredients
In Ireland, milk, butter, flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs are standard in every supermarket like Dunnes, Tesco, or SuperValu. For the ham, any good-quality deli ham or pre-packaged cooked ham works well. Mozzarella is easily found in the dairy aisle; choose a block rather than buffalo mozzarella in water for better melting properties in a fried filling. If you can't find specific Brazilian products, standard supermarket ingredients are perfect for this traditional snack.
Preparation method
- In a saucepan, bring the milk, butter, and salt to a boil
- Once boiling, tip in all the flour at once
- Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until a smooth, uniform dough forms
- Continue cooking over a low heat, kneading the dough directly in the pan until it pulls away from the bottom
- Turn the dough out onto a clean, smooth surface or kitchen counter and knead thoroughly while it is still warm
- Roll the dough out thin, either by hand or using a rolling pin
- Use the rim of a tumbler or a round cutter to stamp out circles in the dough
- Place a small portion of the chopped ham and mozzarella in the centre of half the dough discs
- Fold the remaining discs over to cover, pressing the edges firmly together to seal the risoles
- Dip each risole into the beaten eggs, then coat thoroughly in breadcrumbs, making sure they are well covered
- Heat enough oil in a frying pan and deep-fry the risoles until they are golden brown on all sides
- Lift the fried snacks out with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper to remove any excess oil
Observations
Risoles de presunto e queijo are a quintessential Brazilian street food and party staple, cherished for their golden, crispy exterior and rich, melty filling. They are wonderfully versatile—great for gatherings, as a speedy snack, or even a cheeky comfort food fix. This simple method yields a proper homemade batch that's surprisingly easy to master in your own kitchen.
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