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Romeu e Julieta (Brazilian Guava and Cheese)
Romeu e Julieta, Brazil’s iconic guava and cheese pairing, strikes a delicious balance between sweet and savory. Perfect as a dessert, snack or appetizer, this simple treat is easy to dress up to become wonderfully elegant. Traditionally served with Brazilian Minas cheese, this timeless recipe has versatile alternatives that make it accessible to everyone. Keep reading to discover how you, too, can enjoy this classic combination.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 296 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
Brazilian
Ingredients
- 10 oz. package of guava paste
- 10 oz. of queijo Minas Frescal* try queso fresco, queso blanco (white cheese) or queso panela, or see the notes below for more options
Instructions
- Slice guava paste and cheese into matching shapes. You can do this in slices or cubes. You want them to be similarly sized to where they look fairly even when served together.
- Arrange the slices on a serving plate or skewer the cubes into bite-sized pieces with toothpicks and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- *Good alternative to Brazilian queijo Minas Frescal, which is a soft, fresh cheese with a slightly tangy and creamy flavor are ones that have mild, milky cheese with a soft yet sliceable texture. Try queso fresco, queso blanco (white cheese) or queso panela, which you can find in most American grocery stores. Fresh mozzarella and Ricotta salata could also work - it won't be the closest to perfect replacement, but they'll be fun.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
296kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
532mg
(22%)
Potassium
91mg
(3%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
571IU
(11%)
Calcium
415mg
(42%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 296
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 296kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 532mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 91mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 571IU | 11% |
| Calcium | 415mg | 42% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.