Casquitos de Guayaba

Name: Casquitos de Guayaba
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 2 lbs ripe guavas, peeled; 2 cups granulated sugar; 3 cups water; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1 cinnamon stick; 8 oz cream cheese, sliced

Tender guava shells simmered in a cinnamon sugar syrup until soft. Served chilled alongside rich cream cheese for a classic tropical dessert.

55 minEasyServes 6220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs ripe guavas, peeled
2 cups granulated sugar
3 cups water
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 cinnamon stick
8 oz cream cheese, sliced

Instructions

1

Halve the 2 lbs peeled ripe guavas and scoop out the inner seed cores using a spoon.
2

In a large saucepan, combine 3 cups water, 2 cups granulated sugar, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, and 1 cinnamon stick over medium heat.
3

Stir until the sugar dissolves completely and bring to a simmer.
4

Add the 2 lbs peeled ripe guavas to the simmering syrup.
5

Simmer uncovered over low heat for 30 minutes until tender and syrup thickens.
6

Remove from heat and cool completely in syrup.
7

Serve chilled with 8 oz sliced cream cheese.

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Questions

What is Casquitos de Guayaba?

Tender guava shells simmered in a cinnamon sugar syrup until soft. Served chilled alongside rich cream cheese for a classic tropical dessert. This reference files it under Cuban dessert: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 55 minutes start to finish.

How do I know when Casquitos de Guayaba is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until tender and syrup thickens.

Can I make Casquitos de Guayaba dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Casquitos de Guayaba is 8 oz cream cheese, sliced. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Casquitos de Guayaba vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 8 oz cream cheese, sliced. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

How do I store and reheat Casquitos de Guayaba?

Keep Casquitos de Guayaba covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days. Chilled and set desserts lose their texture in the freezer.

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