Brazilian recipe
Romeu e Julieta Petit Gâteau: An Easy Cheese and Guava Dessert (Petit gâteau romeu e julieta)
Indulge in this sophisticated twist on a classic, featuring a velvety cheese-based sponge with a melting heart of rich goiabada.
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Ingredients
50 g caster sugar
100 ml unsalted butter, melted
100 g cream cheese
4 large eggs, at room temperature
Butter, for greasing the molds
Goiabada cascão, cut into cubes for the center
100 g all-purpose flour
Extra flour, for dusting the molds
100 g queijo minas, finely grated
100 ml unsalted butter, melted
100 g cream cheese
4 large eggs, at room temperature
Butter, for greasing the molds
Goiabada cascão, cut into cubes for the center
100 g all-purpose flour
Extra flour, for dusting the molds
100 g queijo minas, finely grated
Where to find ingredients
You can find all-purpose flour, caster sugar, and butter at standard supermarkets like Choppies or Pick n Pay. Cream cheese is readily available in the dairy section. For the authentic Brazilian ingredients, specialty imported goods stores or international aisles in larger retail centers may stock goiabada cascão and queijo minas. As a substitute, if you cannot source queijo minas, a mild, firm farmer's cheese or a very dry queso fresco works well; for the goiabada, a very thick guava paste is the best alternative.
Preparation method
- Preheat your oven to 180°C.
- Grease the individual molds with butter and dust lightly with flour, shaking off the excess.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Fold in the grated queijo minas, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the egg mixture.
- Whisk in the cream cheese and melted butter until you achieve a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Gradually stir in the flour, mixing gently until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Divide the batter between the prepared molds, filling each one slightly over halfway.
- Gently press a 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.
- Carefully remove from the oven and invert onto plates while still warm to serve.
- Pair with a swirl of fresh guava purée or a tart passion fruit coulis if desired.
Observations
This dessert is a refined take on the iconic pairing of salty cheese and sweet guava, offering a contrast of textures and flavors that is truly memorable. The batter relies on a base of mild cream cheese and grated queijo minas, which provides a unique savory depth that perfectly complements the fruit filling. When baked, it yields a soft, airy sponge with a molten, gooey center that spills out upon the first bite. It is an excellent choice for a dinner party, as it requires little time in the oven but delivers a professional, decadent result every time.
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