Brazilian recipe
Romeu e Julieta Petit Gâteau: Easy Cheese and Guava Dessert (Petit gâteau romeu e julieta)
A delicious twist on the classic petit gâteau featuring the bold pairing of cheese and goiabada, served warm with a signature molten centre.
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Ingredients
50g caster sugar
100ml unsalted butter, melted
100g cream cheese, neutral flavour
4 whole eggs, at room temperature
Butter, for greasing the moulds
Goiabada cascão, cut into cubes for the filling
100g cake flour
Extra flour, for dusting the moulds
100g queijo minas, grated
100ml unsalted butter, melted
100g cream cheese, neutral flavour
4 whole eggs, at room temperature
Butter, for greasing the moulds
Goiabada cascão, cut into cubes for the filling
100g cake flour
Extra flour, for dusting the moulds
100g queijo minas, grated
Where to find ingredients
You can find cream cheese and cake flour at any major supermarket like Woolworths or Pick n Pay. For authentic Brazilian ingredients like goiabada cascão and queijo minas, look for independent deli shops or specialized local spice merchants that stock international food imports. As a substitute, a mild white fresh cheese can replace queijo minas if unavailable.
Preparation method
- Preheat your oven to 180°C.
- Grease your pudding moulds with butter and lightly dust with flour, then set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
- Add the grated queijo minas to the mixture and stir well to incorporate.
- Stir in the cream cheese and melted butter until the mixture is uniform.
- Gradually fold in the flour, stirring gently until you have a smooth, homogeneous batter.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared moulds, filling them slightly more than halfway.
- Place a cube of goiabada in the centre of each portion of batter.
- Cover with the remaining batter, ensuring you do not fill past the brim of the moulds.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 5 minutes, until the edges are set but the centre remains soft and creamy.
- Carefully remove from the oven, unmould while still hot, and serve immediately.
- You may serve it with a dollop of guava or passion fruit coulis if desired.
Observations
This Romeu e Julieta petit gâteau is a sophisticated dessert that marries the contrasting flavours of cheese and guava paste, resulting in a velvety texture and a distinctive taste profile. It is best served warm to ensure the molten, gooey centre and to highlight the balance between the savoury notes of the cheese and the sweetness of the guava. This recipe is quick to prepare, making it an ideal choice for impressing guests on special occasions or for a refined, indulgent treat.
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