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 many cheese rolls do portos sell? ›

Porto's estimates that it sells about 550,000 potato balls and 1.2 million cheese rolls per month. Its kitchen goes through 3,000 lbs of dough per hour; 30,000 lbs.

How long do Porto's cheese rolls last? ›

Just leave the cheese & guava rolls in its original box so it will not gonna moist as you transport it. Simply toast it in a regular oven at low temperature for about 5-7 minutes so the outside will get crispy. It will last for more than a week in the fridge.

What are cheese rolls made of? ›

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 is a cheese roll up? ›

Yummy Grilled Cheese Roll-Ups are a fun twist on a classic grilled cheese sandwich that everyone will love! Cheese is rolled up into plain bread and then pan-fried in a little bit of butter! The cheese inside gets all melty and the bread on the outside gets all crispy…

Can you freeze cheese rolls in Portos? ›

They can be stored in a freezer until the day of the event (up to approximately 40 days).

Should I refrigerate portos? ›

If it is a Tawny port, the bottle can be stored standing up. Once open, both should be kept away from light and high temperatures. Keep them in the kitchen fridge, or in a wine fridge if you have one.

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.

Where was the original Portos? ›

In 1976, Rosa opened her first official storefront, Porto's Bakery, on Sunset Boulevard in Echo Park, California. Raul Sr. would help out when not working at another local bakery, and after several years, he was able to join Rosa to continue to grow the business.

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.

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.

How do you keep cheese rolls fresh? ›

Hello, here are a few things I do to keep pastries fresh overnight without them drying out or going soggy: Wrap them tightly. This will help to prevent moisture from escaping and air from getting in. You can use plastic wrap, aluminum foil, or a resealable bag.

How long do cheese rolls last? ›

Room Temperature:Freshly baked rolls can stay soft and delicious for about 1 to 2 days when stored at room temperature. After this time, they may start to dry out and lose their freshness. Refrigeration:If you want to extend the freshness of homemade rolls, you can store them in the refrigerator.

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.

Where are cheese rolls from? ›

Southland: Home of the cheese roll, New Zealand's southernmost region is closer to Antarctica than the Equator. The ingredients: A cheese roll is basically a slice of bread with cheese-based filling, rolled up and toasted until slightly crispy. Yep. That's it.

Does Porto's use butter? ›

Voted LA's Best Croissant! Traditional croissant made with European style butter. Available for pickup at all locations! Order Pickup.

What is in Porto's Cuban sandwich? ›

A guest favorite! House-made, slow-roasted pork, sweet roasted ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and Cuban dressing (mustard, mayonnaise, and house seasonings). Served on a Cuban roll and pressed.

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