Brazilian Romeo and Juliet pairs guava paste with cheese because 1960s São Paulo needed dessert that doubled as breakfast.
Romeo and Juliet Dessert
Indulge in the delightful fusion of sweet and creamy with our Romeo and Juliet Dessert! This enchanting treat features luscious guava paste paired with velvety cream cheese, creating a blissful balance of flavors. Perfect for impressing guests or satisfying your sweet tooth, this easy-to-make dessert is sure to steal the spotlight at any gathering!
Prep
15
min
Cook
0
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- CREAM CHEESE (240 ml)can be substituted with creamy cheese or Polenguinho
- CREME DE LEITE LIGHT (240 ml)
- LEITE CONDENSADO (240 ml)
📦Other(1)
- GOIABADA (240 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Blend guava paste and light cream until smooth.
- 2
Refrigerate while blending the next layer.
- 3
Blend sweetened condensed milk and cream cheese until smooth.
- 4
Pour the cream cheese mixture over the guava layer.
- 5
Refrigerate for approximately 3 hours to thicken.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Warm the guava paste to 100-110°F before blending to break down its pectin structure and prevent lumps in the final layer.technique100-110°F
- ✓Use cream cheese at exactly room temperature (68-72°F) because cold cream cheese creates air pockets that cause streaking between layers.ingredient68-72°F
- ✓Pour the cream cheese mixture over the back of a spoon held close to the guava layer to prevent breaking the interface and maintain clean color separation.technique
- ✓Chill each layer for exactly 45 minutes before adding the next one, as this creates the optimal viscosity (2000-3000 cP) to support layering without mixing.timing45 minutes
- ✓Cover with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface to prevent skin formation, which occurs when proteins concentrate at the air interface during the 3-hour set.technique3 hours
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Prep
15
min
Cook
0
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Brazilian Romeo and Juliet pairs guava paste with cheese because 1960s São Paulo needed dessert that doubled as breakfast.
Romeo and Juliet Dessert
Indulge in the delightful fusion of sweet and creamy with our Romeo and Juliet Dessert! This enchanting treat features luscious guava paste paired with velvety cream cheese, creating a blissful balance of flavors. Perfect for impressing guests or satisfying your sweet tooth, this easy-to-make dessert is sure to steal the spotlight at any gathering!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- CREAM CHEESE (240 ml)can be substituted with creamy cheese or Polenguinho
- CREME DE LEITE LIGHT (240 ml)
- LEITE CONDENSADO (240 ml)
📦Other(1)
- GOIABADA (240 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Blend guava paste and light cream until smooth.
- 2
Refrigerate while blending the next layer.
- 3
Blend sweetened condensed milk and cream cheese until smooth.
- 4
Pour the cream cheese mixture over the guava layer.
- 5
Refrigerate for approximately 3 hours to thicken.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Warm the guava paste to 100-110°F before blending to break down its pectin structure and prevent lumps in the final layer.technique100-110°F
- ✓Use cream cheese at exactly room temperature (68-72°F) because cold cream cheese creates air pockets that cause streaking between layers.ingredient68-72°F
- ✓Pour the cream cheese mixture over the back of a spoon held close to the guava layer to prevent breaking the interface and maintain clean color separation.technique
- ✓Chill each layer for exactly 45 minutes before adding the next one, as this creates the optimal viscosity (2000-3000 cP) to support layering without mixing.timing45 minutes
- ✓Cover with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface to prevent skin formation, which occurs when proteins concentrate at the air interface during the 3-hour set.technique3 hours