Brazilian recipe
Creamy Brazilian Palm Heart Filling for Pastéis (pastel de palmito)
Whip up this classic, velvety palm heart filling with ham, cheese, and hard-boiled eggs—the ultimate crowd-pleaser for homemade pastéis.
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Ingredients
300g heart of palm, chopped
150g cooked ham, chopped
200g mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
80g green olives, pitted and chopped
1 tomato, deseeded and chopped
100g requeijão (creamy Brazilian cheese spread)
150g cooked ham, chopped
200g mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
80g green olives, pitted and chopped
1 tomato, deseeded and chopped
100g requeijão (creamy Brazilian cheese spread)
Where to find ingredients
Heart of palm (palmito) can be found in the preserved vegetable aisle or in specialty Latin/Brazilian grocery stores. Requeijão is a unique, spreadable Brazilian cheese that is best sourced from Latin American specialty shops or imported food sections; if unavailable, a thick cream cheese softened with a little milk can act as a substitute. The rest of the ingredients, such as ham, mozzarella, olives, and tomatoes, are readily available in any standard supermarket produce, deli, or dairy aisle.
Preparation method
- In a mixing bowl, combine the thoroughly drained heart of palm with the diced ham, shredded mozzarella, and chopped hard-boiled eggs
- Add the chopped olives and diced tomato to the mixture
- Fold in the requeijão cream
- Gently stir everything together until you have a rich, well-combined, and creamy filling
- Ensure the filling is cold before spooning it onto your pastry dough to assemble the pastéis
Observations
This creamy palm heart filling is a flavourful and practical choice for anyone looking to level up their homemade snacks. The combination of tender heart of palm, savoury ham, melted mozzarella, and the signature tang of requeijão makes for a perfectly balanced, soul-warming filling. It’s the go-to recipe for making authentic Brazilian-style deep-fried pastries that are as easy to prep as they are delicious.
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