Brazilian recipe
Romeu e Julieta Petit Gâteau: A Sweet and Savory Fusion (Petit gâteau romeu e julieta)
A sophisticated dessert blending the iconic sweet and salty pairing of cheese and guava paste, resulting in a rich, molten center that melts in your mouth.
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Ingredients
50 g caster sugar
100 ml unsalted butter, melted
100 g neutral cream cheese
4 whole eggs, at room temperature
Butter for greasing the molds
Goiabada cascão, cut into cubes for the filling
100 g all-purpose flour
Flour for dusting the molds
100 g Queijo Minas, grated
100 ml unsalted butter, melted
100 g neutral cream cheese
4 whole eggs, at room temperature
Butter for greasing the molds
Goiabada cascão, cut into cubes for the filling
100 g all-purpose flour
Flour for dusting the molds
100 g Queijo Minas, grated
Where to find ingredients
You can find most ingredients at local supermarkets or specialty grocers. For the specific Brazilian items, look for Queijo Minas and goiabada cascão at Latin American specialty shops or dedicated international food aisles. If you cannot find the exact Queijo Minas, a mild, fresh white cheese can act as a substitute, though it will alter the authentic profile.
Preparation method
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Grease the individual cake molds with butter and lightly dust with flour, tapping out the excess; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until the mixture is completely smooth and well combined.
- Fold in the grated Queijo Minas, ensuring it is thoroughly incorporated into the egg mixture.
- Stir in the cream cheese and the melted butter, whisking until the batter is uniform.
- Gradually sift in the all-purpose flour, folding it in gently until the batter is smooth.
- Fill the prepared molds slightly more than halfway with the batter.
- Carefully press one cube of goiabada into the center of each portion of batter.
- Cover the cubes with the remaining batter, being careful not to overfill the molds.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 5 minutes, or until the edges are set while the center remains soft and molten.
- Remove from the oven, turn out onto serving plates while still warm, and serve immediately.
- Optionally garnish with a dollop of guava or passion fruit purée to enhance the flavor profile.
Observations
This dessert reimagines the classic Brazilian flavor combination of cheese and guava paste within the structure of a warm, decadent cake. It balances the saltiness of local cheese with the intense sweetness of guava paste, ensuring a velvet-like texture and a signature flowing center. It is an ideal dish to serve warm for special occasions or when you want to offer a refined, comforting treat that is surprisingly straightforward to whip up in your own kitchen.
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