Brazilian recipe
Calabresa Pastel Filling with Creamy Requeijão (Recheio de pastel de calabresa com requeijão)
A creamy, flavourful filling for pastéis, combining the bold taste of calabresa with the smoothness of requeijão. Quick and easy to make for snacks.
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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
Look for calabresa in the deli or sausage section, onion in the fresh produce aisle, and requeijão cremoso near chilled dairy or spreadable cheese. If requeijão cremoso is unavailable, use a close substitute such as cream cheese, though the original is ideal.
Preparation method
- Grate the calabresa and finely chop the small onion
- In a pan, sauté the onion briefly
- Add the grated calabresa and sauté for a few more minutes
- Drain off any excess fat that collects
- Remove the pan from the heat and mix in the creamy requeijão until smooth and well combined
- Let the filling cool completely before using it to fill the pastries
Observations
This calabresa pastel filling with creamy requeijão is a tasty, practical option for anyone who loves savoury snacks. The lightly spicy calabresa combined with the creaminess of requeijão creates a balanced filling that is widely appreciated. It is perfect for parties, snacks, or selling, since it suits many tastes and makes assembling the pastries quick and simple.
Making this filling at home guarantees freshness and ingredient quality. Follow the simple steps and you will have a delicious filling ready to use in fried or baked pastries.
Making this filling at home guarantees freshness and ingredient quality. Follow the simple steps and you will have a delicious filling ready to use in fried or baked pastries.
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