Pão de Queijo
Chewy, cheesy, gluten free puffs made with tapioca starch, crisp outside and stretchy inside.
- Time40 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.74 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Line a baking tray with baking paper.
- 2
Warm the milk, oil and salt in a pan until it just starts to bubble. Pour over the tapioca starch in a bowl and mix with a wooden spoon until it forms a sticky dough. Leave to cool for 10 minutes.
10 min - 3
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the mozzarella and parmesan until you have a soft, sticky dough.
- 4
With wet hands, roll into 20 walnut sized balls and place them well apart on the tray.
- 5
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until puffed and pale golden. Eat warm, the same day.
25 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.