Brazilian recipe
Romeo and Juliet Filling for Homemade Pastry (Recheio romeu e julieta para pastel)
Make a creamy cheese and guava paste filling for pastries. A classic sweet-and-savoury pairing, simple and quick, perfect for homemade pastry.
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Ingredients
250 g mozzarella cheese block
200 g guava paste block
200 g guava paste block
Where to find ingredients
Look for mozzarella and guava paste in the dairy section and the baking aisle of supermarkets, or at local grocery stores and South Asian specialty shops. If guava paste is hard to find, use guava cheese as the closest substitute.
Preparation method
- Cut the mozzarella into small cubes
- Cut the guava paste into small cubes
- In a bowl, gently mix the cheese and guava cubes
- Use immediately as a filling for pastries
- Seal the pastry edges well so the filling does not leak during cooking
Observations
This filling pays tribute to the classic cheese-and-guava sweet known popularly as Romeu e Julieta. It is a practical, tasty option for anyone looking for a versatile filling, perfect for both fried and baked pastries. Its simplicity makes it a great choice for any time, turning an ordinary snack into something more special.
The mix of flavours and textures usually appeals to everyone. The recipe is quick to make, with just a few ingredients that are easy to find. The result is a soft filling with a well-balanced taste, ideal for giving your homemade pastry a more refined touch.
The mix of flavours and textures usually appeals to everyone. The recipe is quick to make, with just a few ingredients that are easy to find. The result is a soft filling with a well-balanced taste, ideal for giving your homemade pastry a more refined touch.
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