Romeu e Julieta

• Prep time: 5 minutes

• Cook time: 0 minutes

• Total time: 5 minutes

• Servings: 4 portions

• Country of Origin: Brazil

Description

Romeu e Julieta is a classic pairing of salty Brazilian Queijo Minas cheese with sweet guava paste (goiabada), representing a harmonious pairing of sweet and savory elements.

Presentation

Arrange alternating slices of guava paste and white cheese on a wooden platter or thread onto small skewers.

Ingredients

• 8 oz (225 g) guava paste (goiabada), sliced into 1/4-inch slabs

• 8 oz (225 g) fresh Queijo Minas (or mild farmer’s cheese / Queso Blanco), sliced into 1/4-inch slabs

Directions

• Cut guava paste and cheese into uniform slices or decorative squares.

• Pair one slice of cheese with one slice of guava paste.

• Serve immediately at room temperature.

Optional Variations

• Baked Romeu e Julieta: Layer cheese and guava paste inside puff pastry dough and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes.

• Warm Skewers: Grill cheese and guava paste cubes on skewers for 1 minute per side until warm.

Cooking Tips

• Serve at room temperature for optimal flavor delivery from both cheese and fruit paste.

• Use fresh, mild white cheese that is not overly salty or aged.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

• Calories: 180 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 28 g

• Protein: 6 g

• Fat: 5 g

• Saturated Fat: 3 g

• Sodium: 190 mg