Brazilian recipe
Romeu e Julieta Petit Gâteau: An Easy Cheesy Guava Lava Cake
Discover this decadent dessert blending the bold, salty-sweet contrast of cheese and guava paste with a signature molten center. A quick and impressive treat.
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Ingredients
50 g granulated sugar
100 ml unsalted butter, melted
100 g plain cream cheese
4 large eggs, at room temperature
Butter for greasing the ramekins
Goiabada cascão (guava paste), cut into small cubes for the filling
100 g all-purpose flour
Flour for dusting the ramekins
100 g Minas cheese, finely grated (or a mild, firm white cheese)
100 ml unsalted butter, melted
100 g plain cream cheese
4 large eggs, at room temperature
Butter for greasing the ramekins
Goiabada cascão (guava paste), cut into small cubes for the filling
100 g all-purpose flour
Flour for dusting the ramekins
100 g Minas cheese, finely grated (or a mild, firm white cheese)
Where to find ingredients
For this recipe, 'Goiabada cascão' is a specific firm guava paste; you can find it at specialty international food stores or ethnic grocery aisles. If unavailable, use a dense, solid guava paste or quince paste (membrillo). For 'Minas cheese', it is a fresh, mild, and slightly salty Brazilian cheese; look for it in the specialty cheese section of large supermarkets or Latin American grocers. A mild feta (desalted) or a dry queso fresco can serve as a substitute if necessary. All-purpose flour, butter, eggs, and cream cheese are standard items found in any local supermarket.
Preparation method
- Preheat your oven to 180°C
- Grease your individual ramekins with butter and lightly dust with flour, then set aside
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together until the mixture is smooth and pale
- Add the grated Minas cheese to the bowl and stir well to fully incorporate
- Gently fold in the cream cheese and melted butter until the batter is consistent
- Gradually stir in the flour, mixing softly until you have a smooth, well-combined batter
- Fill the prepared ramekins with the batter, stopping just past the halfway mark
- Place a small cube of goiabada right into the center of each ramekin
- Cover the guava cube with the remaining batter, being careful not to overfill above the rim
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes; you want the edges set but the center to remain soft and lava-like
- Carefully take them out of the oven, turn them out onto plates while still hot, and serve immediately
- For an extra touch, serve with a spoonful of smooth guava or passion fruit purée on the side
Observations
This Romeu e Julieta Petit Gâteau is a sophisticated twist on a classic Brazilian favorite, balancing the velvety richness of cheese with the deep, fruity sweetness of goiabada. It’s designed to be served warm, ensuring that signature gooey center flows perfectly. Quick to assemble and bake, it makes for an elegant ending to any family meal or a fancy weeknight indulgence.
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