Brazilian recipe
Romeo and Juliet Petit Gâteau: Easy Cheese and Guava Lava Cake
A delicious petit gâteau blending the iconic flavors of cheese and guava paste, served warm with a signature molten center.
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Ingredients
50g caster sugar
100ml unsalted butter, melted
100g cream cheese, plain
4 large eggs, room temperature
Butter for greasing the molds
Guava paste, cut into small cubes for the filling
100g all-purpose flour
All-purpose flour for dusting the molds
100g Minas cheese, grated (substitute with mild, semi-firm white cheese like Queso Fresco)
100ml unsalted butter, melted
100g cream cheese, plain
4 large eggs, room temperature
Butter for greasing the molds
Guava paste, cut into small cubes for the filling
100g all-purpose flour
All-purpose flour for dusting the molds
100g Minas cheese, grated (substitute with mild, semi-firm white cheese like Queso Fresco)
Where to find ingredients
All-purpose flour and caster sugar are in the baking aisle. Cream cheese and butter are in the dairy section. Guava paste (goiabada) and Minas cheese (or Queso Fresco) are found in the international or specialty cheese sections of major supermarkets.
Preparation method
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F)
- Grease the ramekins with butter and dust with flour, then set aside
- In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until well combined
- Add the grated Minas cheese to the mixture and stir well to incorporate
- Mix in the cream cheese and melted butter until the batter is uniform
- Gradually fold in the all-purpose flour, mixing gently until the batter is smooth
- Distribute the batter into the prepared ramekins, filling each one just over halfway
- Place a cube of guava paste into the center of each ramekin
- Cover with the remaining batter, ensuring it does not overflow the ramekins
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 5 minutes, until the edges are set but the center remains soft
- Carefully remove from the oven, unmold while still warm, and serve immediately
- Optionally, serve with a side of guava purée or passion fruit coulis
Observations
This petit gâteau is a sophisticated dessert that pairs the contrasting flavors of savory cheese and sweet guava paste. It offers a velvety texture and a striking flavor profile. Best served warm, the cake features a perfectly molten core. This recipe is quick to prepare, making it an excellent choice for special occasions or whenever you need an elegant, crowd-pleasing dessert.
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