Brazilian recipe
Creamy Calabresa and Requeijão Pastel Filling
A crowd-pleasing, creamy filling for Brazilian pastéis, blending the bold, savoury kick of calabresa sausage with velvety smooth requeijão. Quick to whip up and perfect for any snack or party spread.
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Ingredients
1 small onion, chopped
1 small onion
300 g grated smoked sausage (calabresa)
200 g cream cheese
200 g cream cheese
1 small onion
300 g grated smoked sausage (calabresa)
200 g cream cheese
200 g cream cheese
Where to find ingredients
Requeijão cremoso: Best found in international grocery stores, Latin markets, or specialty Brazilian shops. If unavailable, high-quality cream cheese is the closest substitute. Calabresa: A cured, slightly spiced smoked sausage; look for it in the deli or cured meats section of specialty markets. If unavailable, a mild Spanish chorizo or a smoked Polish kielbasa are reliable alternatives. Onion: Easily found at any local supermarket or fresh produce market.
Preparation method
- Grate the calabresa and finely dice the small onion
- Sauté the onion in a pan over medium heat until softened
- Add the grated calabresa to the pan and fry for a few more minutes until browned
- Carefully drain any excess fat rendered from the sausage
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the requeijão cremoso until you have a smooth, well-combined mixture
- Let the filling cool down completely before using it to stuff your pastéis
Observations
This creamy calabresa and requeijão filling is a flavour-packed, no-fuss option for anyone who loves a good savoury treat. The contrast between the slightly spiced calabresa sausage and the rich, velvety texture of the requeijão makes for a perfectly balanced filling that’s always a hit. It’s ideal for parties, casual snacks, or even if you’re looking to sell some homemade treats, as it's quick to assemble and appeals to almost everyone.
Making this filling from scratch means you’re in control of the freshness and quality of your ingredients. Follow these simple steps and you'll have a delicious filling ready to stuff into your fried or baked pastéis in no time.
This recipe uses requeijão, a Brazilian creamy cheese that is essential to the authentic taste of the filling. If you cannot find authentic Brazilian-style requeijão, a high-quality cream cheese mixed with a little bit of heavy cream or Greek yogurt can act as a realistic substitute, though the original product is highly recommended for the true experience.
Making this filling from scratch means you’re in control of the freshness and quality of your ingredients. Follow these simple steps and you'll have a delicious filling ready to stuff into your fried or baked pastéis in no time.
This recipe uses requeijão, a Brazilian creamy cheese that is essential to the authentic taste of the filling. If you cannot find authentic Brazilian-style requeijão, a high-quality cream cheese mixed with a little bit of heavy cream or Greek yogurt can act as a realistic substitute, though the original product is highly recommended for the true experience.
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