11/01/2026
P**o is a popular Filipino steamed cake, often topped with cheese. Below is a simple and reliable recipe for P**o Cheese adapted from various sources, resulting in soft and fluffy steamed cakes.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
2 tbsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup evaporated milk (or fresh milk)
2 tbsp melted butter or 1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Topping:
Cheese cut into strips or cubes (cheddar or quick-melt works well)
Equipment
Steamer
P**o molds (mini muffin tins or silicone molds also work)
Damp cloth to cover the steamer lid
Instructions
Prepare the Steamer: Fill your steamer pot with water (about 1-2 inches deep) and bring it to a boil over medium heat. Wrap the steamer lid with a clean, damp cloth to prevent water from dripping onto the p**o while steaming. Lightly grease your p**o molds with butter or oil.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, water, evaporated milk, melted butter (or oil), and vanilla extract until well blended.
Combine Wet and Dry: Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Mix using a whisk or spatula just until the batter is smooth and no lumps remain; avoid overmixing.
Strain the Batter: For a very smooth p**o, strain the batter through a sieve at least once to remove any remaining lumps.
Fill Molds and Steam: Pour the batter into the prepared molds, filling each about 3/4 full. Arrange the molds in the steamer basket.
Cook the P**o: Place the basket into the pre-boiling steamer. Cover with the cloth-wrapped lid and steam for about 10-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Add Cheese Topping: Turn off the heat and quickly place a strip of cheese on top of each p**o. Cover the steamer again for another 1-2 minutes to allow the residual heat to melt the cheese slightly.
Cool and Serve: Carefully remove the molds from the steamer and let the p**o cool slightly before gently removing them from the molds. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tips for Success
Do not overmix the batter to ensure the p**o remains soft and fluffy.
https://ph.shp.ee/6f4zqdo?smtt=0.0.9
