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Guava Cheesecake

We call it "Guava Dream Cake" because it is so fluffy and creamy! There are NEVER any leftovers when my husband makes his famous Cuban inspired Guava Cheesecake!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
3 hrs
Servings: 15
Calories: 498 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2  cans crescent dough
  • 24 ounces cream cheese (3) 8 ounce blocks
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup guava jelly
  • 1 container whipped topping

Instructions

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  1. With an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add heavy cream, sour cream, and vanilla extract.
  3. Mix in eggs one at a time, just enough to combine with the batter. Set aside.
  4. In a medium baking dish, layer the bottom completely with croissant dough. 
  5. Pour cheesecake batter over the first layer of croissant dough.
  6. With the remaining croissant dough, cover completely the cheesecake batter.
  7. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes. 
  8. Remove from oven and allow to cool for half an hour, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to fully set.
  9. Spread guava jelly to cover the top of cheesecake, about 1/4" thick.
  10. Finish with a layer of whipped topping about 1/2" thick. Keep refrigerated until you're ready to serve.

Notes

  • Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.

Nutrition Information

Calories 498kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Cholesterol 118mg (39%) Sodium 433mg (18%) Potassium 142mg (4%) Sugar 32g (64%) Vitamin A 955IU (19%) Vitamin C 2.2mg (2%) Calcium 91mg (9%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 498

% Daily Value*

Calories 498kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 32g 49%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Cholesterol 118mg 39%
Sodium 433mg 18%
Potassium 142mg 3%
Sugar 32g 64%
Vitamin A 955IU 19%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 2%
Calcium 91mg 9%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.