Brazilian recipe
Romeu e Julieta Petit Gâteau: An Easy Cheese and Guava Dessert (Petit gâteau romeu e julieta: receita com queijo e goiabada)
Indulge in this sophisticated twist on a classic, featuring a velvety cheese-based cake with a warm, molten guava heart.
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Ingredients
50g caster sugar
100ml unsalted butter, melted
100g cream cheese, neutral
4 whole eggs, at room temperature
Butter, for greasing the molds
Goiabada cascão (guava paste), cut into cubes for the center
100g all-purpose flour
All-purpose flour, for dusting the molds
100g Minas cheese, grated (mild fresh cheese)
100ml unsalted butter, melted
100g cream cheese, neutral
4 whole eggs, at room temperature
Butter, for greasing the molds
Goiabada cascão (guava paste), cut into cubes for the center
100g all-purpose flour
All-purpose flour, for dusting the molds
100g Minas cheese, grated (mild fresh cheese)
Where to find ingredients
You can find all-purpose flour, butter, eggs, and sugar at any major supermarket or local grocery store (like Shoprite or Pick n Pay). For the Minas cheese and goiabada (guava paste), look for specialty international food aisles, gourmet deli sections, or local artisan cheese producers who stock fresh, mild white cheeses.
Preparation method
- Preheat your oven to 180°C.
- Grease your ramekins with butter and lightly dust with flour, then set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until the mixture is well combined.
- Stir in the grated Minas cheese until thoroughly incorporated.
- Add the cream cheese and melted butter, whisking until the batter is smooth and uniform.
- Gradually fold in the flour, mixing gently until you achieve a smooth, consistent batter.
- Fill the prepared molds slightly more than halfway.
- Place a cube of goiabada in the center of each portion.
- Top with the remaining batter, ensuring you do not overfill past the rim.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 5 minutes, until the edges are set while the center remains soft and molten.
- Remove from the oven, unmold carefully while still hot, and serve immediately.
- Optionally, serve with a side of guava or passion fruit coulis for extra flair.
Observations
This petit gâteau is a refined dessert that masterfully balances the savory notes of cheese with the sweet intensity of goiabada. The result is a smooth, velvety texture that pairs beautifully with the warm, runny center. It is an ideal choice for those looking to impress guests with a quick yet sophisticated treat that delivers a perfect harmony of flavors.
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