Brazilian recipe
Calabresa and Creamy Requeijão Pastel Filling (Recheio de pastel de calabresa com requeijão)
A perfect, creamy filling for golden-fried pastries, blending the bold, smoky notes of calabresa sausage with the luscious smoothness of requeijão.
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Ingredients
300 g grated calabresa
1 small onion
200 g creamy requeijão
1 small onion
200 g creamy requeijão
Where to find ingredients
You can source these ingredients at local grocery stores or butchers. Look for 'calabresa' in the cured meats section; if unavailable, a mild smoked chorizo can be used as a substitute. 'Requeijão' is a specific Brazilian cream cheese product found in the dairy aisle; a thick, high-fat cream cheese may be used as a substitute if the original is unavailable.
Preparation method
- Grate the calabresa and finely dice the small onion.
- In a pan, sauté the onion quickly until soft.
- Add the grated calabresa and continue to sauté for a few more minutes.
- Drain any excess fat that has rendered from the sausage.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the creamy requeijão until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Allow the filling to cool completely before using it to stuff your pastries.
Observations
This savory calabresa and creamy requeijão filling is a crowd-pleasing choice for anyone who loves a good snack. The pairing of the mildly spiced, bold-flavored calabresa with the rich, velvety texture of requeijão makes for a well-balanced filling that is consistently a hit. It is an ideal choice for gatherings, quick bites, or small-batch catering, as it appeals to a wide variety of tastes while ensuring the assembly of the pastel remains straightforward and efficient.
Preparing this filling from scratch ensures the freshness and quality of your ingredients. Just follow these simple instructions to have a delicious filling ready to tuck into your favorite deep-fried or oven-baked pastry dough.
Preparing this filling from scratch ensures the freshness and quality of your ingredients. Just follow these simple instructions to have a delicious filling ready to tuck into your favorite deep-fried or oven-baked pastry dough.
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