Ah, guava—sweet, tropical, and wonderfully fragrant! There are lots of ways to enjoy it: desserts, jams, smoothies, or even savory dishes. Here’s a simple and versatile guava dessert recipe to get started:
Guava Paste & Cream Cheese Empanadas (Easy Dessert)
Ingredients (makes ~8 empanadas):
- 1 sheet puff pastry (or homemade pie dough)
- 1/2 cup guava paste, diced
- 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions:
- Preheat oven: 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare filling:
- In a bowl, mix diced guava paste with cream cheese until slightly combined.
- Assemble empanadas:
- Roll out puff pastry and cut into squares (~4–5 inches).
- Place 1–2 tsp of guava filling in the center of each square.
- Fold over to form a triangle and press edges with a fork to seal.
- Bake:
- Brush tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake 15–20 minutes until puffed and golden.
- Serve:
- Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar if desired.
💡 Tips & Variations:
- Guava works beautifully in cakes, muffins, or tarts—just swap the filling for guava puree or chopped guava paste.
- For a tropical twist, add a bit of lime zest or coconut to the filling.
- Can also make guava jam by simmering chopped guava with sugar and a little water until thickened.
If you want, I can also give a classic Guava Cheesecake recipe that’s creamy, tropical, and perfect for special occasions—super simple but impressive.
Do you want me to do that?
