Romeo and Juliet Cheesecake Recipe

Today we are sharing a wonderful dessert with you: Romeo and Juliet Cheesecake, the perfect combination of mild cheese and sweet guava. Let’s get to the recipe!

Ingredients for the Romeo and Juliet Cheesecake:

Crust:

• 3.5 oz (approx. 100g) Graham crackers or Maria cookies;
• 3 tbsp Unsalted butter, melted.

Filling:

• 5 tbsp Granulated sugar;
• Zest of half an orange;
• 1/2 cup Heavy cream (drained);
• 7 oz (200g) Ricotta cheese;
• 2 Large eggs.

Guava Topping:

• 2 Fresh, ripe guavas (peeled and chopped);
• 3 tbsp Granulated sugar.

How to make the Romeo and Juliet Cheesecake:

1. Start with the crust;
2. In a food processor, pulse the cookies until they form fine crumbs;
3. Add the melted butter and mix until the texture resembles wet sand;
4. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 6-inch (16 cm) springform pan;
5. Refrigerate for 30 minutes;
6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and pre-bake the crust for about 5 minutes, or until lightly toasted;
7. Meanwhile, prepare the filling;
8. Mash the ricotta with a fork and pass it through a fine-mesh sieve for a smoother texture;
9. Whisk in the remaining filling ingredients until smooth;
10. Pour the ricotta mixture over the crust and bake at 350°F (180°C) for about 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean;
11. Remove from the oven, let it cool to room temperature, and unmold;
12. Prepare the guava topping;
13. In a blender, blend the peeled, chopped guavas with 1 cup of water and the sugar;
14. Strain the mixture and transfer it to a saucepan;
15. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes until you reach a creamy, thick consistency;
16. Let the sauce cool completely;
17. Drizzle the creamy guava sauce over the cheesecake just before serving;
18. Enjoy!

Pro Tip:

For a special touch, you can add small chunks of guava paste (goiabada) into the middle of the filling before baking, creating a delicious texture contrast.

Did you know?

The “Romeo and Juliet” cheesecake is a dessert that highlights a classic Brazilian pairing: mild cheese and guava. This recipe is an adaptation of the traditional American cheesecake, given a tropical twist. The name is a nod to William Shakespeare’s famous play, representing the perfect love match between the two ingredients.

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