Brazilian Romeo and Juliet | Romeu e Julieta

Brazilian Romeo and Juliet (Romeu e Julieta)

Makes 10 servings

This unusual treat can be served either for dessert or as a snack. The sweet and salty combination is shocking to my sheltered palette, but Brazilians serve this beloved treat up in many forms. For less of a salty/sweet contrast, try spreading a dab of cream cheese on top of the Guava paste. This mild spread is more suited to the sweet guava. Also, consider using queso blanco, a less salty cheese.

 

P.S. Here’s a related recipe, called the Martin Fierro, which we made when we cooked Uruguay.

Ingredients:

1 block of guava paste (available at some Latino and Asian grocers)
1 block of white cheese, (like queso fresco or canastra)
toothpicks

Method:

1. Slice guava paste and cheese in thin, even slices (preferably thinner than what I did – I just know you’ll do a better job because you won’t have a teething baby begging you to get a move on).

2. Layer 2-4 per toothpick, alternating colors.

Brazilian Romeo and Juliet (Romeu e Julieta)

3. Serve chilled or room temperature.

Brazilian Romeo and Juliet | Romeu e Julieta
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This unusual treat can be served either for dessert or as a snack. The sweet and salty combination is shocking to my sheltered palette, but Brazilians serve this beloved treat up in many forms. For less of a salty/sweet contrast, try spreading a dab of cream cheese on top of the Guava paste. This mild spread is more suited to the sweet guava. Also, consider using queso blanco, a less salty cheese.
Servings Prep Time
10 people 15 minutes
Servings Prep Time
10 people 15 minutes
Brazilian Romeo and Juliet | Romeu e Julieta
Votes: 10
Rating: 2.6
You:
Rate this recipe!
Print Recipe
This unusual treat can be served either for dessert or as a snack. The sweet and salty combination is shocking to my sheltered palette, but Brazilians serve this beloved treat up in many forms. For less of a salty/sweet contrast, try spreading a dab of cream cheese on top of the Guava paste. This mild spread is more suited to the sweet guava. Also, consider using queso blanco, a less salty cheese.
Servings Prep Time
10 people 15 minutes
Servings Prep Time
10 people 15 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 block guava paste
  • 1 block queso fresco (canastra may be substituted)
Materials
  • toothpicks
Servings: people
Units:
Instructions
  1. Slice guava paste and cheese in thin, even slices.
  2. Layer 2-4 per toothpick, alternating colors.
  3. Serve chilled or room temperature.