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.

How long do Porto's cheese rolls last? ›

Porto's Famous Cheese Roll® - 2 Dozen

Upon arrival, store pastries in the freezer for up to 40-50 days. A specific use-by date is labeled on each box.

How many calories does a cheese roll from Portos have? ›

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 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? ›

Formerly Yelp's "#1 Restaurant in the Country," Porto's Bakery & Cafe serves up delectable pastries, savory sandwiches, specialty beverages and their famous potato balls. The family-owned business still uses many of the original recipes that they brought with them from Cuba in 1963.

How long does frozen portos last? ›

Most of our unbaked pastries are best enjoyed within approximately 40 days as long as they are kept in the freezer. Please follow the use-by date label on your specific item. We cannot recommend consuming any pastries or cakes that are past the use-by date.

Should portos be refrigerated? ›

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? ›

If you have a hard-shell luggage, you can even check it in and it comes out okay. I once filled an entire hard-shell luggage with nothing but Porto's and everything made it in one piece.

How do you reheat cheese rolls? ›

Didn't eat all of your rolls at dinner tonight? No problem. Warm rolls are always the best and your leftovers don't have to be eaten cold! Simply wrap rolls in foil and place in a 350º oven for 5-7 minutes.

How long does Porto's cake last in the fridge? ›

Upon arrival, store cake in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or in the freezer for up to 5 days.

Can you put a roll in the oven? ›

When the rolls are puffy, it's time to bake! Place them on a low rack in a 350° oven. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, rotating the pan halfway, until they're lightly golden brown.

What are the ingredients in Porto's bread? ›

A naturally leavened rustic loaf baked with our signature Porto's starter, organic old-world wheat, locally sourced rye flour from the Tehachapi Heritage Grain Project, and sweetened with a touch of organic apple cider.

How many carbs are in a cheesy roll up? ›

Taco Bell Cheesy Roll-up (1 roll up) contains 15g total carbs, 13g net carbs, 9g fat, 9g protein, and 180 calories.

How many carbs are in a cheese topped roll? ›

Nutritional Information
Typical ValuesPer 100gOne roll (72g)
Carbohydrate47.1g33.9g
Sugars6.6g4.8g
Fibre1.2g0.9g
Protein10.9g7.8g
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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 is cheese roll from? ›

The first written evidence of cheese rolling is found in a message written to the Gloucester town crier in 1826; even then it was apparent that the event was an old tradition, and it is believed to be at least six hundred years old.

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.

What is Porto's Bakery? ›

Just as Porto's Bakery started in Rosa's home back in Cuba, with Porto's Bake at Home, we now ship our most popular pastries and cakes nationwide directly to you. Rosa's recipes and high standards continue to be carried on by her family, reflecting our mission baking memories for generations to come.

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