Brazilian recipe
Romeu e Julieta molten cake: a classic cheese and guava dessert (Petit gâteau romeu e julieta)
A decadent molten cake featuring the bold pairing of cheese and guava paste, served warm with a signature creamy, flowing center.
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Ingredients
50 g granulated sugar
100 ml unsalted melted butter
100 g cream cheese
4 whole eggs at room temperature
Butter for greasing the molds
Goiabada cascão (guava paste), cut into cubes for the filling
100 g all-purpose flour
All-purpose flour for dusting the molds
100 g grated Minas cheese
100 ml unsalted melted butter
100 g cream cheese
4 whole eggs at room temperature
Butter for greasing the molds
Goiabada cascão (guava paste), cut into cubes for the filling
100 g all-purpose flour
All-purpose flour for dusting the molds
100 g grated Minas cheese
Where to find ingredients
Find dairy products like cream cheese and basic pantry staples at local supermarkets or grocery stores. Minas cheese is a specific Brazilian fresh cheese; as a substitute, you may use a mild, semi-firm white cheese with a low salt content. Guava paste is often available in the international aisle or specialized gourmet food markets.
Preparation method
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Grease the molds with butter and dust with flour, then set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the eggs and sugar until the mixture is smooth.
- Add the grated Minas cheese to the mixture and stir well to incorporate.
- Fold in the cream cheese and melted butter, mixing until uniform.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour, stirring gently until the batter is smooth.
- Distribute the batter into the prepared molds, filling each a little over halfway.
- Place a cube of guava paste in the center of each portion of batter.
- Cover with the remaining batter, being careful not to overfill 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.
- You may serve it with guava or passion fruit purée if desired.
Observations
This molten cake is a unique dessert that balances the contrasting flavors of cheese and guava, resulting in a velvety texture and a distinctive taste profile. It is best served warm to ensure the center remains beautifully molten, offering an exquisite harmony of flavors. This recipe is straightforward to prepare, making it a perfect choice for special occasions or as a sophisticated treat.
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