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Empada de Queijo Coalho

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 250
Enjoy these delicious Brazilian cheese empadas with a crispy crust and cheesy filling, perfect as a snack or appetizer.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 250 g farinha de trigo
  • 125 g manteiga sem sal (gelada)

Filling

  • 150 g queijo coalho (ralado)
  • 100 g queijo parmesão (ralado)
  • 100 mL creme de leite fresco/pasteurizado (36% gordura)
  • 2 units ovos
  • 20 mL cachaça branca
  • 30-40 mL água gelada
  • a gosto sal refinado
  • a gosto pimenta do reino moída

Instructions 

  • Pulse flour, cold butter, and salt until small crumbs form. Add cachaça, pulse, then gradually add cold water until dough just comes together. Form into a rectangle, wrap, and chill 10-15 mins.
  • Press dough into empada molds, filling about 2/3 full. Mix cream, eggs, pepper, and cheeses. Pour over the dough.
  • Bake at 180°C (356°F) for 25-30 mins until golden and filling is set.

Notes

Ensure cheese is salty enough to season the filling properly.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $10
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Brazilian
Keyword: Cheese