Porto’s Bakery Cheese Roll Recipe – FOOD is Four Letter Word (2024)

May 10, 2021Van

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Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Serves: 12

Cheese Rolls are Porto’s most popular pastry, out of the thousands of people that visit their bakery everyday – almost everyone buys cheese rolls – can you believe they sell millions a year?? I know any time I’m there, I buy at least a dozen – it’s a flaky, buttery pasty filled with sweet cream cheese, it’s a perfect snack anytime of the day! Now that I live far away from Porto’s, it’s hard for me to stop by the bakery – I’ve gotten their mail-order a few times (it’s fantastic btw), but I figured cheese rolls are pretty easy to make at home, especially if you use store-bought puff pastry. My husband claims that these homemade ones are better than Porto’s, but you be the judge of it when you try it!

Porto’s uses all butter in their pasty – Trader Joe’s carries my favorite butter puff pastry, but they usually only carry it during the Fall/Winter time, I’ve also seen all butter puff pastry year round at Whole Foods as well.
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May 10, 2021Van

  • Prep time: 15 minutes
  • Cook time: 20 minutes
  • Serves: 12

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Ingredients

  • 6 oz Cream Cheese, (¾ of a brick) room temp
  • ¼ Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Large Egg, whisked & divided
  • 17-18 oz Frozen Puff Pastry Sheets, defrosted
  • All Purpose Flour, for dusting
  • Sugar Crystals or Wilton White Sparkling Sugar

Method

  • 1)

    Pre-heat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silpat. Add 6oz of room temp Cream Cheese, ¼ Cup Granulated Sugar, 1 Tablespoon of the whisked Egg to a bowl & mix until smooth. Place the cream cheese mixture into a piping bag or ziplock bag.

  • 2)

    Dust your work surface very well with flour, put down 1 sheet of Puff Pastry, dust the top well with flour & roll out to 12 inches x 12 inches. Cut it into 3 even strips, each strip should be 4x12in.

  • 3)

    Snip the tip of the piping bag with the cream cheese filling so there’s a ½ inch opening, pipe the cream cheese filling into the center of each strip lengthwise. Fold over one side, add egg wash along the edge of the other side and fold over to seal (don’t overlap the pastry too much or the bottom will turn out doughy). Flip it over & trim the ends diagonally, then cut in half diagonally and place onto the baking sheet – leave at least ½ inch of space between each cheese roll. Repeat with the other sheet of puff pastry. You should end up 12 cheese rolls.

  • 4)

    Brush egg wash onto each cheese roll & sprinkle the tops with sugar crystals (substitute with granulated sugar if you don’t have sugar crystals). Bake at 400°F for 20-25 Minutes until they are golden brown. Let them cool completely before serving. Enjoy!

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2 Comments

  • Noori

    June 19, 2021 at 10:37 am

    Delicious!
    Thank you!
    As much as we love the real cheese rolls, great to have a quick alternative!

    Reply

  • Maria

    October 24, 2022 at 11:44 pm

    I made these tonight and and was amazed at how they turned out. Soooo yummy. Will be making these again for sure! Thanks for sharing the recipe

    Reply

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FAQs

What is Porto's cheese roll? ›

A guest favorite! Traditional puff pastry made with European-style butter with Porto's signature cream cheese filling, topped with sugar.

What are cheese rolls made of? ›

The ingredients are simple, a loaf of bread, I prefer using white bread. a packet of Maggi Onion Soup mix, Cheddar cheese, evaporated milk and butter or margarine. You need to spread the butter on the bread so I often choose a spreadable butter. Otherwise simply keep your butter at room temperature or use margarine.

What is Porto's bakery famous for? ›

Their famous potato balls, a fusion of seasoned mashed potatoes and ground beef, stand out as a signature treat. Empanadas, flaky pastry pockets filled with choices like picadillo or chicken, exhibit the bakery's skillful crafting of savory delights.

How long do Porto's cheese rolls last? ›

Porto's Famous Cheese Roll® - 2 Dozen

Dry ice may dissipate in transit. Do not remove dry ice with bare hands. Upon arrival, store pastries in the freezer for up to 40-50 days. A specific use-by date is labeled on each box.

What is a cheese roll? ›

A cheese roll (occasionally known by the older name of cheese roll-up) is a New Zealand snack food similar to Welsh rarebit, but created by covering a slice of bread in a prepared filling consisting mainly of grated or sliced cheese, and then rolling it into a tube shape before toasting.

Where are cheese rolls from? ›

Image of Where are cheese rolls from?
New Zealand is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island and the South Island —and over 700 smaller islands.
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What is cheese rolling for kids? ›

Every year, people gather to chase a wheel of Double Gloucester cheese down a hill. The hill is so steep that most people fall over! The person who catches the cheese gets to keep it.

Who invented the cheese roll? ›

FIRST SERVE. Though it seems safe to assume cheese rolls were invented by members of Dunedin's vast student population after a few too many Speight's Gold Medal Ales, the history of this dish dates to the 1930s – the earliest printed recipe appearing in a Kiwi newspaper in 1935.

How do you eat cheese rolls? ›

There was an adjustment, though: at first, patrons were eating cheese rolls with a knife and fork. She's adamant cheese rolls are eaten with your hands.

What is Portos nickname? ›

3) The City's nickname is Invicta

Invicta means invincible in Portuguese. This nickname comes from the 19th Century Portuguese civil war. During this time the enemy failed to conquer Porto and the city even survived a siege that lasted more than a year.

What is Portos famous dish? ›

Francesinha – Iconic Porto Sandwich

Fun fact: The word francesinha loosely translates as “l*ttle French girl,” a moniker earning its name because many say that the Porto dish is catered after the well-known French croque-monsieur (a toasted cheese and ham sandwich).

Who owns Portos now? ›

My name is Beatriz Porto, and I am one of the owners, along with my siblings, of Porto's Cafe. We started Porto's out of necessity. My mom, Rosa Porto, and dad, Raul Porto, started the small bakery on Sunset and Silver Lake.

Do you refrigerate Porto's Bakery? ›

How should I store my cake once I get home? We recommend that cakes are kept tightly sealed in the refrigerator until enjoyed and stored for no more than 24 hours.

Can I take Portos on the plane? ›

Porto's Bakery - #Portos is TSA approved ✔️Where have you taken Porto's? Share your pics and tag with #TravelWithPortos | Facebook.

Can you freeze Porto's cake? ›

How do I care/store for my pastries/cakes? Once your package arrives, either bake the pastries/pies immediately or place them in the freezer immediately.

What does cheese roll taste like? ›

Usually, when my dad purchased a bag of cheese rolls, I would have already eaten one in the car before we got home. It was flaky, cheesy, slightly spicy, absolutely delicate, so delicate that you could see the crumbs in the bag. I made sure to always wash those scrumptious cheese rolls down with a bottle of cream soda.

How do you store cheese rolls from Porto? ›

4. How do I store my pastries & how long do they last? Please place your pastries in the freezer as soon as they arrive. Most of our unbaked pastries are best enjoyed within approximately 40 days as long as they are kept in the freezer.

How many calories is a cheese roll from Portos? ›

There are 238 calories in 1 roll of Porto's Cheese Roll. * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

What are cheesy roll ups? ›

It has three kinds of ooey-gooey melted cheese rolled up inside warm tortillas. Serve with taco sauce, salsa, or your favorite Mexican dipping sauce for a tasty appetizer, snack, or side dish.

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