Brazilian recipe
Romeu e Julieta Petit Gâteau: Easy Cheese and Guava Dessert Recipe (Petit gâteau romeu e julieta: receita com queijo e goiabada)
Experience a luscious twist on the classic lava cake with this velvet-textured dessert featuring the iconic pairing of salty cheese and sweet guava paste.
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Ingredients
50g caster sugar
100ml unsalted butter, melted
100g cream cheese
4 large eggs, room temperature
Extra butter for greasing the ramekins
Goiabada (guava paste), cut into small cubes
100g all-purpose flour
Extra flour for dusting
100g Minas cheese, finely grated
100ml unsalted butter, melted
100g cream cheese
4 large eggs, room temperature
Extra butter for greasing the ramekins
Goiabada (guava paste), cut into small cubes
100g all-purpose flour
Extra flour for dusting
100g Minas cheese, finely grated
Where to find ingredients
You can find cream cheese and all-purpose flour in the dairy and baking aisles of major supermarkets like Hi-Lo or Progressive. Minas cheese and Goiabada are best sourced from local specialty deli counters or international food sections that stock authentic Brazilian ingredients; if unavailable, a mild queso fresco or a firm salty-sweet white cheese can serve as a substitute for Minas cheese.
Preparation method
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Grease your ramekins with butter and lightly dust with flour, tapping out the excess; set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Fold in the finely grated Minas cheese, ensuring it is evenly incorporated.
- Add the cream cheese and melted butter, whisking until the batter is uniform.
- Gently fold in the flour until you achieve a smooth, lump-free batter.
- Fill the prepared ramekins with the batter until they are slightly more than half full.
- Place a single cube of guava paste (goiabada) into the center of each ramekin.
- Cover with the remaining batter, ensuring you do not fill past the rims.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 5 minutes; the edges should be firm while the center remains soft and molten.
- Carefully unmold while still warm and serve immediately.
- Optionally, serve with a drizzle of guava or passion fruit coulis for an extra touch.
Observations
This Romeu e Julieta petit gâteau reimagines a beloved combination, marrying the savory notes of fresh cheese with the deep, fruity sweetness of goiabada. Each serving delivers a decadent, molten core that pairs beautifully with the delicate crumb of the cake. Whether you are hosting a dinner or just looking for an elegant treat, this recipe offers a sophisticated balance of flavors that is surprisingly straightforward to master in your own kitchen. Serve it while warm to ensure that signature gooey center remains perfectly silky.
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