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Pay de Guayaba

Cultural Context

Originating in Panama, Pay de Guayaba reflects the region's love for guava, a tropical fruit cherished for its sweet and tangy flavor. Traditionally enjoyed during celebrations, this pie combines creamy cheese with the vibrant taste of guava, making it a delightful treat. Today, variations exist across Latin America, with many adding spices or different crusts, showcasing the versatility of this beloved dessert.

PanamanianPAdessert
45 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
150 g guava
130 g cream cheese
60 ml water
7 g unflavored gelatin
20 g sugar
75 g guava
1/2 lemon
crushed walnuts for decoration

guava paste

🥗Healthier: fresh guava

💰Cheaper: apple or pear paste

Fresh guava offers a lighter flavor while apple or pear paste is more accessible.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta provides a similar texture with fewer calories, while cottage cheese is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor, while margarine is a budget-friendly alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

1

Use a store-bought Maria cookie crust for the base.

2

Remove seeds from 150 g of yellow guava and blend it in a blender.

3

Add 130 g of cream cheese to the blender.

4

Pour in 60 ml of warm water and add 7 g of unflavored gelatin to hydrate it.

5

Blend until smooth and creamy, ensuring a slightly thick texture.

6

Add the juice of half a lemon to enhance the guava flavor.

7

Incorporate 20 g of sugar for sweetness and blend again.

8

Pour the mixture into the prepared crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set.

9

Once set, decorate the edges with crushed walnuts.

10

Cut green guava into small cubes for topping and prepare a syrup with 75 g of yellow guava, 75 ml of water, and 20 g of sugar to glaze the fruit.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

blenderrefrigeratorpie dish

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Guava PiePay de Guayaba con Queso

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