Brazilian recipe
Romeu e Julieta molten cake with cheese and guava paste (Petit gâteau romeu e julieta)
A decadent molten cake featuring the classic pairing of cheese and guava paste, served warm with a signature creamy center.
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Ingredients
50 g granulated sugar
100 ml unsalted butter, melted
100 g cream cheese, neutral
4 whole eggs, room temperature
Butter for greasing the molds
Guava paste (goiabada), cut into cubes for the filling
100 g all-purpose flour
All-purpose flour for dusting the molds
100 g Minas cheese, grated (fresh mild cheese)
100 ml unsalted butter, melted
100 g cream cheese, neutral
4 whole eggs, room temperature
Butter for greasing the molds
Guava paste (goiabada), cut into cubes for the filling
100 g all-purpose flour
All-purpose flour for dusting the molds
100 g Minas cheese, grated (fresh mild cheese)
Where to find ingredients
Find standard baking ingredients at local supermarkets. Minas cheese is a specific Brazilian fresh cheese; as a substitute, a very mild, non-aged white cheese like queso fresco or a low-salt farmer's cheese may be used. Guava paste (goiabada) is often available in the international or Latin American aisle of specialty food stores.
Preparation method
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F).
- Grease the individual molds with butter and dust them with flour, then set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Stir the grated Minas cheese into the egg mixture until thoroughly incorporated.
- Fold in the cream cheese and melted butter, mixing until the batter is uniform.
- Gradually add the flour, stirring gently until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Fill the prepared molds slightly more than halfway with the batter.
- Place one cube of guava paste into 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 and the center remains soft and molten.
- Carefully remove from the oven, unmold while still warm, and serve immediately.
- Serve with a side of guava puree or passion fruit sauce, if desired.
Observations
This molten cake is a sophisticated dessert that masterfully balances the savory profile of cheese with the sweetness of guava paste, resulting in a velvety texture and a distinct flavor profile. Best enjoyed warm, it ensures a luscious, runny center that perfectly highlights this iconic culinary combination. It is a quick and elegant treat, perfect for impressing guests or for a refined finish to a special dinner.
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