Best 3 Guava And Cheese Appetizers Recipes

Indulge in the tropical symphony of flavors with our tantalizing guava and cheese appetizers. This culinary journey takes you on a delightful adventure, where the sweet and tangy notes of guava intertwine harmoniously with the savory and creamy textures of cheese. We've curated a collection of delectable recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic combination. From the elegant simplicity of guava and cream cheese canapés to the innovative guava and goat cheese crostini, these appetizers are sure to tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests. Embark on this flavorful expedition and discover the perfect hors d'oeuvres to elevate any gathering.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PUERTO RICAN GUAVA CHEESE APPETIZER

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I tried this recipe at an international food festival several years ago and simply loved the flavor. The cheese and guava paste go very well together.

Provided by Blue Peacock

Categories Cheese

Time 5m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

1 (22 ounce) can guava paste, cut into 1 inch cubes (you can find this in a Latin American store)
1 (16 ounce) package sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 1 inch cubes
20 toothpicks

Steps:

Skewer one cube of the guava paste and one cube of cheddar cheese on a toothpick.
Repeat with the remaining guava paste and cheddar cheese cubes.
Refrigerate until serving time.

GUAVA AND CHEESE APPETIZERS

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My first experience eating Guava paste was when I took a class in college 2004 called "Spanish American Civilization" and I had to do a research paper on a country of our choice(I chose Puerto Rico) and wanted to take a snack that was indigenous to South America and this was it. My professor Jane Oyarzun's husband was there that...

Provided by Kimberly Biegacki

Categories Fruit Appetizers

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 can(s) guava paste (i used goya brand)
1 block of cheese, your choice of flavor
1 can(s) black olives
1/2 c sugar
1-2 mini cookie cutters, your choice of shape
1 pkg goya crackers or crackers of your choice
1 box toothpicks or fancy pics

Steps:

1. Slice your cheese and guava in the width that you want and then begin using your cookie cutter to cut out your shapes. Once finished dip your guava stars or whatever shape you choose into the sugar. This helps to make it less sticky.
2. 7/6/13 --Made these delicious appetizers for at our 4th of July cookout this weekend. We had them for lunch along with another light recipe. Everyone finds them very addictive.
3. I do enjoy these delicious little bites with the fresh taste of https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/drink/non-alcoholic-drink/basil-infused-watermelon-lemonade-2.html?p=3.
4. July 28th, 2016 -- Made for Dad's Enchilada meal.

PASTELITOS (GUAVA AND CREAM CHEESE PASTRIES)

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In Havana - and in Cuban neighborhoods across the U.S. - pastry shops make many types of cakes and cookies, but the best-sellers are always the pastels and pastelitos, flaky pastries filled with meat, cheese, coconut custard or guava jam. According to "Paladares: Recipes from the Private Restaurants, Home Kitchens, and Streets of Cuba" by Anya von Bremzen (Abrams, 2017), the shape of the pastel correlates with the filling: Triangular pastels are filled with guava paste and cheese, while rectangular ones are filled with just guava. Versailles, a Cuban restaurant in Miami, follows this rule, but at home, just make them rectangular, and add a swipe of cream cheese if desired. You can find guava paste in bricks at Latin American grocers, or swap in about 1/2 cup jam or preserves for a nontraditional take.

Provided by Daniela Galarza

Categories snack, finger foods, pastries, dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 pastelitos

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 large egg
Pinch of kosher salt
2 sheets frozen puff pastry (about 8 ounces each), defrosted and refrigerated
All-purpose flour, for rolling
5 1/2 ounces/160 grams guava paste, cut into 8 even, rectangular slices, or 1/2 cup strawberry jam or other fruit jam or preserves
3/4 cup/170 grams cream cheese, softened at room temperature (optional)
2 tablespoons granulated or turbinado sugar

Steps:

Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Prepare an egg wash: In a small bowl, beat the egg with a pinch of salt and set aside.
On a lightly floured surface, roll one sheet of puff pastry into an 8-by-12-inch rectangle roughly the size of a standard sheet of paper. (Keep the other puff pastry sheet in the refrigerator.) Dust off any excess flour and lay the rolled pastry sheet on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Dip a pastry brush into the egg wash, and paint a line in lengthwise along the center of the pastry sheet, followed by three crosswise lines, evenly spaced, forming a grid of 8 rectangles, each approximately 3 inches wide and 4 inches long. Brush edges with egg wash. Lay a slice of guava paste in the center of each rectangle (or dot with dollops of jam or preserves, if using). Spread some of the cream cheese, if using, on top of the guava paste (about 1 1/2 tablespoons cream cheese per pastry).
Remove the second sheet of puff pastry from the refrigerator, and roll it out into an 8-by-11-inch rectangle, dusting with flour as needed to prevent sticking. Lay the second sheet of puff pastry on top of the first. Using the side of your palm, press around and between the mounds of filling, pressing out any excess air, and to glue the top pastry to the bottom, creating 8 even, rectangular pockets. Paint the top sheet of puff pastry with egg wash. Sprinkle the surface with sugar.
Using a knife or bench scraper, cut out and separate the 8 pastelitos following the original grid in between the indentations in the dough. Trim the perimeter to neaten the rectangles. The dough should still be cool to the touch; if it is warm, return the pastelitos to the refrigerator on the baking sheet for 10 minutes to firm up before baking.
Bake pastelitos until puffed and golden brown, about 15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tips:

Choose ripe guavas that are slightly soft to the touch and have a deep red or pink color.
Use a sharp knife to cut the guavas into thin slices, as this will help them cook evenly.
If you are using a pan to cook the guavas, make sure it is large enough to accommodate all of the slices in a single layer.
Do not overcrowd the pan, as this will prevent the guavas from cooking evenly.
Cook the guavas over medium heat until they are tender and slightly caramelized.
Serve the guava appetizers immediately, while they are still warm and gooey.

Conclusion:

Guava and cheese appetizers are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with fresh guavas, cream cheese, and a variety of other ingredients, such as nuts, honey, and spices. Guava and cheese appetizers are a great way to enjoy the unique flavor of guavas, and they are sure to be a hit with your guests.