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.

Questions

Can I make Casquitos de Guayaba dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry 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.

How long does Casquitos de Guayaba keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Casquitos de Guayaba?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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