This Sweet Potato Brazilian Cheese Bread recipe is a delicious twist on the traditional pão de queijo. The sweet potato adds a soft, slightly sweet texture and allows for a lighter preparation without losing that signature cheesy flavor we all love.
The result is Brazilian cheese bread rolls—golden on the outside and tender on the inside—perfect for pairing with fresh coffee, a quick snack, or a special breakfast.
The best part? You can bake these in either the oven or the air fryer, making them a practical choice for your daily routine. It’s a wonderful way to vary your gluten-free recipes and surprise family and friends with something simple, homemade, and full of authentic Brazilian soul.
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Sweet Potato Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pão de Queijo)
Ingredients
Preparation Method (Instructions)
Prepare the Sweet Potato:
Peel the sweet potato, cook until tender, and let it cool completely. This step is crucial to reduce moisture.Mash and Mix:
Mash 350 g of the cooled sweet potato and place it in a large bowl. Add the 175 g of sweet cassava starch, 150 g of grated parmesan cheese, 30 g of oil, and 4 g of salt. Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated.Combine and Knead:
In a separate small bowl, whisk the egg (50 g) and add it gradually to the mixture. Knead until the dough is smooth, homogeneous, and easy to shapeShaping:
Shape the dough into rolls of your desired size.
Baking Instructions
In the Oven:
Place the rolls on a baking sheet greased with a little oil. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
In the Air Fryer:
Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper and arrange the rolls.
Bake for 7 minutes at 350°F (180°C).
Reduce the temperature to 340°F (170°C) and bake for another 5 minutes.
Remove the parchment paper, turn the cheese bread rolls over, and finish baking for an additional 7 minutes at 340°F (170°C).
Watch the visual guide (in Portuguese) to see the texture of this Sweet Potato Brazilian Cheese Bread recipe.
Note
1 - Oven Temperature: 180°C is approximately 350°F and 170°C is approximately 340°F.
2 - The Golden Ratio: The ideal ratio is always half as much sweet cassava starch as the amount of sweet potato. This ensures the perfect balance between flavor and elasticity.
3 - Temperature Control: Avoid high temperatures in the air fryer. Excessive heat seals the crust prematurely, preventing the cheese bread from expanding and resulting in a hard, dry texture.
