All The Puto Recipes You Should Bookmark

Puto, the versatile FilipinoĀ kakanin, is delicious.Ā PutoĀ can be a side dish to yourĀ pancitĀ or dinuguan, a standalone snack, or a scrumptious dessert. Perhaps because it's made of rice, just like rice, it's addicting and goes with everything! Plus, it'sĀ quiteĀ easy to make? Here are the recipes you should try!Ā 

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1 CheeseĀ PutoĀ RecipeĀ Ā 

The basic, quintessential cheeseĀ putoĀ should be on your list of FilipinoĀ recipes you need to try at least once. Give it a little twist with some bacon for added umami!Ā 

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2 RainbowĀ PutoĀ RecipeĀ Ā Ā 

If you like to go a little extra, especially if there are kids coming over, thenĀ theyĀ definitely deserve this rainbowĀ puto.Ā 

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3 PandanĀ PutoĀ RecipeĀ Ā 

The simple addition ofĀ pandanĀ not only adds a fragrant flavor but also, a bright color to liven up a spread.Ā 

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4Ā Leche PutoĀ Recipe

Amp up the "dessert" quality ofĀ putoĀ by combining it with leche flan. Twice the deliciousness, the chewy cake is a great contrast to the creamy leche flan. Make it into tiny little cakes or make one big cake version!Ā 

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5 Brown Sugar or MuscovadoĀ PutoĀ RecipeĀ Ā Ā 

Sometimes, the simplest swap can make a huge difference. Changing your sugar into brown sugar or muscovado gives it a more complex sweetness.Ā Ā 

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6 UbeĀ PutoĀ RecipeĀ Ā 

If you loveĀ ube, then why not incorporate it intoĀ puto? Give the simple flavor a much welcome earthy note.Ā 

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This is the ultimate puto recipe that's meant to be shared!

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7Ā PutoĀ Cake RecipeĀ Ā Ā Ā 

Making a hugeĀ putoĀ cake isn't just impressive, itĀ actually makesĀ the process easier! This is perfect for parties.Ā 

The best part aboutĀ putoĀ isn't just the no-fail deliciousness. It's also that it's best shared! Spread some cheer the next time you bringĀ putoĀ to a party!Ā 

What's your favoriteĀ putoĀ recipe? WhatĀ areĀ your favoriteĀ putoĀ combos? Tell us!Ā 

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