Leche Puto

Puto Flan is what I can describe as a win-win situation. Combining Puto and Leche Flan is a “why didn’t I think of that!” fusion of two yummy desserts. Puto (rice cake) on itself is already a treat, imagine eating it with flan (custard). Ooh, Lala! Heaven! Really yummylicious!

Leche Flan also called Leche Puto, it’s delicious and relatively easy to make. They are great finger food or dessert. Make them up for the family or any social gathering, and they will be an instant hit. If you go to a Filipino get-together or party chances are you’ll also see these on the food table.

Puto Flan

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Total Time 30mins

Ingredients

For Flan – Custard

4 egg yolks
¾ cup condensed milk
1 tsp lemon rind or key lime

For Puto Batter

2 cups all purpose flour
4 egg whites
1½ tbsp baking powder
⅔ cups sugar
1 tsp salt
1 ¼ cup milk or water
2 tbsp oil or melted butter

For greasing molds

melted butter or oil

Instructions

Prepare Steamer and boil water and lightly grease puto molds with melted butter or oil.

For Flan – Custard

Combine the egg yolks, condensed milk, and lemon rind in a small bowl. Using a fine sieve strainer. Strain the mixture to separate the lemon rind and discard.
Pour 1 ½ tbsp of flan mixture to the greased puto molds and steam for 8 – 10 minutes.

Making the Puto Batter

While the flans are steaming. Make the puto mixture by sifting flour and baking powder then add sugar in a clean bowl. Mix well using a wire whisk.
Add the egg whites and water/milk and briefly mix. (Do not over mix). Lastly add melted butter or oil and mix. You can pass through a strainer to remove lumps.

Combining the Flan and Puto

When the Flans are done steaming. Pour the puto mixture over the steamed leche flan. Arrange in a steamer and then steam for 10 to 15 minutes. By toothpick test, check if puto is cooked.
Take the puto flan out of the steamer. Let cool down. Remove from the mold and arrange in a plate.