Brazilian recipe
Romeo and Juliet Petit Gâteau: A Cheese and Guava Paste Dessert (Petit gâteau romeu e julieta)
An elegant dessert featuring the classic contrast of cheese and guava paste, known as Romeu e Julieta, served warm with a molten, creamy center.
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Ingredients
50 g refined sugar
100 ml unsalted butter, melted
100 g cream cheese, neutral
4 eggs, at room temperature
Butter, for greasing the molds
Guava paste, cut into cubes for the filling
100 g all-purpose flour
All-purpose flour, for dusting the molds
100 g Minas cheese, grated (fresh mild cheese)
100 ml unsalted butter, melted
100 g cream cheese, neutral
4 eggs, at room temperature
Butter, for greasing the molds
Guava paste, cut into cubes for the filling
100 g all-purpose flour
All-purpose flour, for dusting the molds
100 g Minas cheese, grated (fresh mild cheese)
Where to find ingredients
Find the Minas cheese and goiabada (guava paste) at specialty Latin American grocers or international food markets. Substitutes: Use Queso Fresco or a firm mild white cheese for Minas cheese; use a thick guava jelly or jam for guava paste, though solid paste is the standard.
Preparation method
- Preheat the oven to 180°C
- Grease the molds with butter and dust with flour, setting them aside
- In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until the mixture is homogeneous
- Add the grated Minas cheese to the mixture and stir well to incorporate
- Whisk in the cream cheese and melted butter until the mixture is uniform
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour, stirring delicately until the batter is smooth and homogeneous
- Distribute the batter into the prepared molds, filling them just over halfway
- Place a cube of guava paste in the center of each portion of batter
- Cover with the remaining batter, ensuring it does not overflow the molds
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 5 minutes, until the edges are set and the center remains creamy
- Carefully remove from the oven, unmold while still warm and serve immediately
- Optionally accompany with guava or passion fruit purée, if desired
Observations
This petit gâteau is a sophisticated dessert that marries the iconic flavors of cheese and guava paste, delivering a velvet-like texture and a bold flavor profile. It is best served warm to ensure the molten center is at its peak, providing the perfect balance of sweet and savory notes. The preparation is straightforward, making it an excellent choice for special occasions or whenever you want to offer a quick yet refined treat that surprises the palate.
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