Brazilian recipe
Romeu e Julieta Petit Gâteau: A Sweet and Savory Fusion (Petit gâteau romeu e julieta)
Discover a sophisticated twist on the classic warm lava cake, featuring the iconic pairing of creamy cheese and rich guava paste for a decadent dessert.
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Ingredients
50g caster sugar
100ml unsalted butter, melted
100g cream cheese, neutral flavor
4 large eggs, at room temperature
Butter, for greasing the ramekins
Goiabada cascão, cut into cubes for the center
100g all-purpose flour
All-purpose flour, for dusting the ramekins
100g queijo minas, grated
100ml unsalted butter, melted
100g cream cheese, neutral flavor
4 large eggs, at room temperature
Butter, for greasing the ramekins
Goiabada cascão, cut into cubes for the center
100g all-purpose flour
All-purpose flour, for dusting the ramekins
100g queijo minas, grated
Where to find ingredients
You can find all-purpose flour, sugar, butter, and cream cheese at any local supermarket in Port Moresby. For the authentic Brazilian ingredients, look for queijo minas and goiabada cascão in specialized international food aisles or local ethnic ingredient shops. If unavailable, you may substitute queijo minas with a mild, fresh farmer's cheese and the goiabada with a thick, high-quality guava jelly or paste.
Preparation method
- Preheat your oven to 180°C.
- Grease your ramekins thoroughly with butter and dust with flour, then set them aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together until the mixture is completely smooth.
- Gently fold the grated queijo minas into the egg mixture until well incorporated.
- Whisk in the cream cheese and melted butter until the batter is uniform and smooth.
- Gradually sift in the all-purpose flour, stirring gently until you have a smooth, well-combined batter.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared ramekins, filling each one just over halfway.
- Place a single cube of goiabada into the center of the batter in each ramekin.
- Top with the remaining batter, ensuring you do not fill past the edges of the ramekins.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes, or until the edges are set while the center remains soft and molten.
- Carefully remove from the oven and unmold the cakes while still warm to serve immediately.
- Serve as is, or pair with a drizzle of guava or passion fruit coulis if desired.
Observations
This Romeu e Julieta petit gâteau reimagines a beloved combination, blending the tanginess of cheese with the deep, fruity sweetness of goiabada to create a velvety, indulgent experience. Designed to be enjoyed warm, the cake reveals a luscious, molten heart that perfectly balances textures. It is a remarkably quick and elegant preparation, ideal for those seeking to impress guests with a refined dessert that delivers a memorable flavor profile.
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