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 a cheese roll from portos made of? ›

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

Can you freeze cheese rolls in Portos? ›

If ordering for a special event, we highly recommend placing the order to arrive a few days before the event since the pastries do not have to be baked right away. They can be stored in a freezer until the day of the event (up to approximately 40 days).

How many calories are in a porto cheese roll? ›

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 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.

What do portos do with leftover food? ›

Union Rescue Mission. Ever wonder what we do with our unsold products? For over 11 years, we have donated all our unsold pastries and breads to the Union Rescue Mission (URM) in Los Angeles.

What is the shelf life of cheese rolls? ›

Shelf-life:
  • Room temperature - 7 days.
  • Refrigeration - 2 weeks.
  • Freezer - 6 months.

Can you order porto's ahead of time? ›

Order online for pickup

Note: Payment card and ID will be required for pick up at our Preorder Counter. Select your location to place your pickup order. Online ordering reopens nightly at 10 PM.

Who is the owner of Porto's Bakery? ›

(From left to right) Margarita Porto, Raul Porto Jr., and Betty Porto are the second generation of Portos to run the family business.

How long are Porto's potato balls good for? ›

Potato Balls® - 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.

Does Portos potato ball have meat? ›

The potato ball is filled with a nice savory ground meat vegetable and sauce.

What is a cheese roll up? ›

It's grilled cheese literally rolled up with good quality American cheese slices, cooked in melted butter until you get that beautiful golden brown crust. From there, these work as the perfect dunkers into your tomato soup.

Why do people take part in cheese rolling? ›

Participants are drawn to the adrenaline rush and the challenge of chasing a rolling wheel of cheese down a steep hill. Additionally, the event has a long-standing tradition and cultural significance, attracting locals and visitors alike who want to be part of the spectacle and festivities.

Where is cheese roll from? ›

Cheese Rolling is one of the oldest customs to have survived in Great Britain. It's been going on for hundreds of years and some say it has its roots in pre-Roman times.

Do Porto's potato balls have meat? ›

The potato ball is filled with a nice savory ground meat vegetable and sauce.

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