Brazilian recipe
Romeu e Julieta Petit Gâteau: Easy Recipe with Cheese and Guava Paste (Petit gâteau romeu e julieta: receita com queijo e goiabada)
A delicious twist on the classic dessert, featuring the striking contrast of savory cheese and sweet guava paste. Served warm for a perfectly molten center.
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Ingredients
50g caster sugar
100ml unsalted butter, melted
100g cream cheese
4 large eggs, at room temperature
Butter, for greasing the molds
Guava paste (goiabada), cut into cubes for the filling
100g all-purpose flour
All-purpose flour, for dusting the molds
100g grated Minas cheese or a mild fresh cheese
100ml unsalted butter, melted
100g cream cheese
4 large eggs, at room temperature
Butter, for greasing the molds
Guava paste (goiabada), cut into cubes for the filling
100g all-purpose flour
All-purpose flour, for dusting the molds
100g grated Minas cheese or a mild fresh cheese
Where to find ingredients
Find standard baking supplies, cream cheese, and flour at local supermarkets. Authentic Brazilian 'Goiabada' and 'Minas' cheese can be sourced at specialized international food shops or local deli counters that carry Latin American specialty products. As a substitute for Minas cheese, use a firm yet mild fresh farmer's cheese.
Preparation method
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Grease the individual molds with butter and lightly dust with flour, tapping out the excess.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Fold in the grated Minas cheese, ensuring it is evenly incorporated into the egg mixture.
- Add the cream cheese and the melted butter, whisking until the batter is uniform.
- Gradually sift in the all-purpose flour, folding gently until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Divide the batter among the prepared molds, filling each one slightly over halfway.
- Place a cube of guava paste into the center of each mold.
- Top with the remaining batter, being careful not to overfill past the rim.
- 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, unmold while still warm, and serve immediately.
- Optionally serve with a side of guava coulis or passion fruit reduction.
Observations
This Romeu e Julieta petit gâteau is a sophisticated dessert that marries the contrasting profiles of cheese and guava paste, resulting in a velvety texture and a bold, iconic flavor profile. It is best enjoyed warm to ensure the signature molten center remains creamy and the flavor balance is at its peak. Quick to prepare, this recipe is an ideal choice for impressing guests on special occasions or simply elevating an everyday meal with a refined, tropical-inspired sweet.
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