Brazilian recipe
Creamy Brazilian Palm Heart Hand Pie Filling (Pastel de Palmito)
Whip up a delicious, versatile filling for your homemade hand pies with this creamy mix of palm hearts, ham, cheese, and hard-boiled eggs. Perfect for a quick, comforting snack.
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Ingredients
300g hearts of palm, chopped
150g ham, diced
200g mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
80g green olives, pitted and chopped
1 tomato, seeded and diced
100g creamy cheese spread (requeijão cremoso)
150g ham, diced
200g mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
80g green olives, pitted and chopped
1 tomato, seeded and diced
100g creamy cheese spread (requeijão cremoso)
Where to find ingredients
Hearts of palm (palmito) can typically be found in the international or canned vegetable aisle of most large supermarkets, often labeled as 'hearts of palm'. If not available, look in specialty Latin or Brazilian grocery stores. Requeijão cremoso is a thick, creamy cheese spread essential for the texture; if you cannot find a Brazilian brand, look for 'catupiry' style spreads in import shops or use a high-quality, thick cream cheese as a last-resort substitute, though it will alter the authentic flavor profile.
Preparation method
- In a mixing bowl, combine the well-drained chopped hearts 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 creamy cheese spread
- Gently stir all the ingredients together until you achieve a smooth, creamy consistency
- Use the chilled filling to assemble your hand pies as desired
Observations
This special palm heart filling is a flavorful and practical choice for anyone looking to switch up their snack rotation. The combination of tender palm hearts, savory ham, shredded mozzarella, and the creamy texture of Brazilian-style cream cheese creates a perfectly balanced filling that is always a crowd-pleaser. It is the ideal go-to recipe for making authentic homemade hand pies with ease.
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