Brazilian recipe
Crisp Brazilian-style cheese balls (Bolinhas de queijo)
Small fried cheese balls with a creamy centre and a crisp golden outside, made for tea-time snacks, parties or quick sharing plates.
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Ingredients
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup grated Minas cheese or queijo prato
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tin cream
2 cups wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 eggs
Salt to taste
1/2 cup grated Minas cheese or queijo prato
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tin cream
2 cups wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 eggs
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
Parmesan, flour, eggs and cream are available in supermarkets. Minas cheese or queijo prato may be found in Brazilian or Latin grocery shops; if unavailable, use a mild meltable cheese only as a substitute while keeping the original cheeses as the ideal choice.
Preparation method
- Start by combining both cheeses, the eggs, black pepper and cream in a bowl, mixing everything very well
- Add the wheat flour and baking powder gradually, folding until the mixture reaches the right soft dough texture
- Shape small balls using two teaspoons to help
- Fry the cheese balls in hot oil until they are well browned and crisp
Observations
This recipe is perfect for snacks at gatherings or for quick tea-time bites. The key is to mix the ingredients well until the dough is smooth, easy to shape and ready to fry until deeply golden.
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