Guava paste and cheese

Discover 30 delicious guava paste recipe ideas to delight your taste buds. Unleash your culinary creativity with these unique, tropical dishes.

Guava pastelitos are a tasty Latin American favorite dessert of mine. These are filled with sweet guava paste and cream cheese filling. You might see these in Latin markets as pastelitos de guayaba y queso and they are so easy to make at home.

Have you tried guava paste? We first encountered this sweet concoction in an empanada at our favorite Cuban restaurant. Guava, cheese and fried dough in one bite? Yes, please! But there are lots of ways to use guava paste. We’ve got 10 ideas for you below. Guava paste – also known as guayabate or goiabada – is a very thick puree of guava fruit and sugar, often with added pectin. The consistency is similar to membrillo, or quince paste.

Guava and cream cheese pastelitos are one of my favorite Cuban foods. For only $5.50 make these little pastries for dessert (or breakfast) to share!

A perfect sweet and savory combination, this guava dip is made with guava paste, cream cheese, sour cream, honey, and garlic

Guava and Manchego cheese pastry bites are bite-sized pastry pouches bursting with melty cheese and sweet-tart guava paste. You can use any jam and cheese combination you like best! These adorable appetizers can be assembled ahead of time, so you don't have to stress before your guests arrive - just pop them in the oven right before serving!Adapted from Just a Bite.

Guava paste with cheese over crackers is a delicious appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. Simple to make and kid-friendly.

Guava paste with cheese over crackers is a delicious appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. Simple to make and kid-friendly.

I tried Quesitos a few years ago and from the first bite I was hooked. This is my all time favorite dessert. I was so excited to learn these are easy to make with the pre made puff pastry from th…

Empanadas don't always have to be savory, and this easy recipe uses guava jam paste and cream cheese for a delicious, fruity fried empanadas.