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Guava Cheese

Guava paste cooked thick and cut into firm squares.

Prep6 min
Cook1 h 10 min
Total1 h 16 min
Serves12
DifficultyMedium
Per serving247 kcal
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Antigua and BarbudaDessertVeganVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 12 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Ripe guavas1.5 kg
  • Sugar2.5 cups
  • Lime juice2 tbsp
  • Water1 cup

Method

  1. PulpSimmer the guava in water 20 minutes and push through a sieve to remove the seeds.
  2. CookCook the pulp with the sugar 50 minutes, stirring constantly at the end as it spits.
  3. SetWhen it pulls cleanly from the pan, pour into a tray and cool until firm, then cut.

Nutrition per serving

Calories247 kcal
Protein3.3 g
Carbohydrates59.3 g
Fat1.3 g
Fibre6.8 g
Sugar53.0 g
Sodium4 mg
Saturated fat0.4 g
Serving sizeabout 180 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains none of the common allergens.

Quick answers

How long does Guava Cheese take to make?

About 1 h 16 min in total: 6 min of preparation and 1 h 10 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Guava Cheese?

About 247 kcal per serving, with 3 g of protein. The recipe makes 12 servings of about 180 g each.

Which allergens does Guava Cheese contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Guava Cheese from?

Guava Cheese is a dessert from Antigua and Barbuda. Guava paste cooked thick and cut into firm squares.

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