Brazilian recipe
Romeu e Julieta Petit Gâteau (Petit gâteau romeu e julieta)
A decadent warm dessert featuring a velvety cheese-based batter with a luscious molten guava paste center, inspired by the classic Brazilian pairing.
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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
All-purpose 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
All-purpose flour, for dusting the molds
100 g Queijo Minas, finely grated
Where to find ingredients
Find standard baking staples like sugar, flour, butter, and eggs at local supermarkets in Maseru. For specialized ingredients, search for the 'Goiabada' (guava paste) and 'Queijo Minas' (a fresh, mild white cheese) in international food aisles or specialty import delis. If Queijo Minas is unavailable, a firm, low-moisture ricotta or a mild farmer's cheese may be used as a substitute, though the authentic flavor profile requires the specific Brazilian cheese.
Preparation method
- Preheat your oven to 180°C.
- Grease individual ramekins or molds with butter and 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 grated Queijo Minas, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Incorporate the cream cheese and melted butter, stirring 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 about halfway.
- Place a cube of goiabada in the center of each portion of batter.
- Top 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 but the center remains soft.
- Carefully remove from the oven, unmold while hot, and serve immediately.
- Optionally, serve with a side of guava purée or passion fruit coulis.
Observations
This unique take on the classic French dessert blends the iconic Brazilian 'Romeu e Julieta' pairing into a sophisticated warm treat. By combining delicate cheese notes with the rich sweetness of goiabada, you achieve a complex flavor profile and a luxurious, molten texture. It is a swift yet elegant dessert, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying as a special after-dinner indulgence while still warm from the oven.
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