REFRESHING GUAVA CREAM CHEESE DELIGHT!

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This is truly a refreshing dessert! The prep time noted is just an estimate. It is best if chilled for at least a few hours or even overnight but it can be hard to wait that long. I know I couldn't! Come enjoy the flavor of the islands!

Provided by Gale Medeiros-Costa

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

FOR THE CRUST:
2 stick butter or margerine
1 1/2 c all purpose flour
1/2 c nuts, chopped
3 Tbsp confectioners' sugar
FOR THE FILLING:
2 pkg cream cheese (8 oz each), room temperature
**4 tablespoons guava frozen concentrate (or other flavored concentrate) thawed at room temp.
1 1/2 c confectioners sugar, sifted
2 c whipping cream or 16 oz cool whip
FOR THE TOPPING:
**1 12 oz can quava frozen concentrate thawed (or other flavored concentrate), minus 4 tablespoons for the filling
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1 1/2 c water

Steps:

  • 1. PREP/CRUST: Grease a 9x13" pan. Mix ingredients for the crust. Bake @ 300 degrees for 15-20 minutes until nice and golden. Cool completely.
  • 2. FILLING: In a bowl combine cream cheese, 4 T. guava concentrate (thawed) and sifted confectioners sugar.
  • 3. In another bowl, whip the cream if you're using heavy whipping cream and fold into cream cheese mixture. Spoon into cooled crust and chill for up to an hour.
  • 4. TOPPING: Prepare topping by bringing guava concentrate to a boil on your stove top. Combine water and cornstarch and stir into guava concentrate. Simmer until thick and clear. Remove from heat source and COOL COMPLETELY. Spread over cream cheese mixture, chill till set, at least a couple of hours.
  • 5. Go ahead and slice, serve and enjoy a delightful dessert! I've made this with frozen passion orange as well as guava...really good! (posted 8.03.13)

Senula Damnada
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This is the perfect dessert for a hot summer day. It's light and refreshing, and the guava flavor is so delicious.


Carol Palmer
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the creamy texture.


L Gesese
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a stunning and delicious dessert.


Rana Zaghem
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I'm not a big fan of guava, but I loved this dessert. The cream cheese and crust balanced out the tartness of the guava perfectly.


Samantha Geraldon
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's beautiful and delicious!


Logan Smith
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I love the tropical flavor of this dessert. It's the perfect way to end a summer meal.


Mama Ako
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This was my first time making a guava cream cheese delight and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the result was a delicious dessert that my family loved.


Calisto Dorren
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a success. It's the perfect dessert for a summer party or potluck.


Prince Okyere
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This dessert is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use fresh or frozen guava.


Kashif Gopang
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I made this recipe for my family and they all raved about it. The guava and cream cheese flavors paired perfectly together and the crust was flaky and delicious.


Mutesi Shan
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This guava cream cheese delight was a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the creamy, tropical flavor and the beautiful presentation.