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by Erica Dinho · 45 Comments
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This guava paste with cheese is a simple Colombian dessert that only requires two ingredients and it's delicious.
PinWhat is Bocadillo con Queso?
It is a simple and easy to make Colombian dessert also known as casado in some parts of the country. If you are thinking that this is not a dish, but rather a couple of ingredients on a plate, you'd be right! A slice of white cheese with a slice of guava paste, but the combination of salty cheese and sweet guava paste is one of those heavenly combinations that you simply must try if you haven't already.
PinWhat Kind of Cheese?
You can use white cheese (queso blanco), queso fresco, mozarella cheese, feta, brie or cream cheese. They will all work beautifully with the guava paste.
What is Guava Paste?
It's a sweet paste made with fresh guavas and sugar. You can find it in Latin markets, online or at your local supermarket in the International aisle.
PinHow to Serve it?
Serve it as a dessert or an appetizer, cut into little pieces. This is a very simple, but absolutely delicious combination.
PinMore Recipes with Guava Paste to try:
Baked Plantains Stuffed with Guava and Cheese
Guava Paste, Dulce de Leche and Cheese Pastries
Guava Bread Pudding
Ripe Plantain Cake with Guava and Cheese
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Guava Paste with Cheese Recipe (Bocadillo con Queso)
Erica Dinho
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Dessert
Cuisine Colombian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 104 kcal
Ingredients
- 4 oz white cheese (mozzarella or queso blanco)
- 4 oz guava paste or bocadillo
Instructions
Slice or cut into squares the guava paste and cheese.
Place on a serving plate.
Notes
* You can also make a fruit platter and add bocadillo with cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 104kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 7gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 178mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 369IUVitamin C: 65mgCalcium: 148mgIron: 1mg
Keyword colombian dessert, guava paste
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About Erica Dinho
My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.
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Luigi
Interesting, cant imagine how they would taste, very nice im sure. Often salty and sweet make a nice combination.
Kathleen
They are yummy!
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Kim
Another very sweet food blogger is sending me some guava paste and I am definitely going to try this out! Looks delicious Erica.
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Ivy
I love the combination of sweet and savory. That guava paste looks fantastic. Have you posted a recipe for it?
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Erica
Ivy- Not yet!
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Mari's Cakes
Se ve delicioso! We do this over here in DR too! I Personally love it!
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Francijoe
Yes my husband and my son love this... They will fight for the last one.....
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Belinda @zomppa
I am in love with anything guava. Never thought to pair with cheese!
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Jhonny Walker
It has been a long time since I had guava...this post brings back a lovely tasty memory of guavas which would grow in our backyard 🙂
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Rachana
I am not a big guava fan but I would love to try this combination 🙂 A lovely recipe!
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Erica
Hi everyone! Thank you for visiting my site.
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Simply Life
oh I've never heard of that before -how fun!
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Joan Nova
I love the combo of guava paste and white cheese, but I am curious about the paste in your photo because it shows 2 layers. What is the second, lighter layer?
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Juliana
Oh! We love this in Brasil, it is called Romeo and Juliet...it is sure to die for 🙂
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Faith
What a beautiful sweet and savory combination! I would love to make guava paste!
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Baking is my Zen
I love this...the sweet and salty is great.
Carmen
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Joy
Classic. Elegant. Gorgeous.
I want some!Reply
Anh
Very interesting. I can’t say I have this before! Definitely a change from the normal quince paste.
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Sook
These look so good, Erica!
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Amy @ cookbookmaniac
I learn something new everyday. These are so interesting! I've never had guava paste. I love guava juice! yum!
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Barbara
What a lovely little treat! I adore guava...it's my favorite jam. I've never seen in packaged as guava paste, but I'm certain I can find it here. Wonderful. Erica!
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5 Star Foodie
Such a cute and tasty appetizer! We like the combo and definitely will make this!
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D. @ Outside Oslo
The sweet and salty combination makes me think of goat cheese, honey, and figs--another excellent combination. What is the beige-colored stuff surrounding the guava paste?
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Erica
Joan and D.- That is dulce de leche.
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norma
My Dad had a small candy factory many years ago in Puerto Rico and he would make the guava paste topped off with hard dulce de leche.
We call your guava and cheese "Romeo y Julieta"
Thanks for "la nostalgia".
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tasteofbeirut
I love the combo of guava paste and cheese and the way your presented it !
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Hannah
I adore the combination of sweet + salty in desserts! And quince paste is so divine... exactly what kind of cheese did you use here?
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Erica
Hannah- First picture I used Queso blanco (Latin cheese), second picture, mozarella cheese.
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Christine @ Fresh Local and Best
I am going to have to find this guava paste. This is the second post I have seen on it, and I'm dying to try it.
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Pilar
Tip: Zap it in the microwave for a few seconds. Yum!! Melted salty, gooey cheese with the sweet partially melted guava paste. So good....
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Oysterculture
Simple and tasty, just the way I like it. Thanks for sharing!
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Erica
Thank you guys 🙂
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Blanca G
I absolutely love this!!! my sister or my dad will always come back with these guava paste and i love it!! guava is soooo good, i even get the guava drink from jumex so delicious!
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Michelle
I just tried this for the first time. A coworker is Colombian and brought it today. YUM!!! SOOO GOOD!!!
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Cindy P
Bocadillo con Queso is probably one of the best things in life. specially in Colombia.... where i am from. I'd compare it to the classical doughnut.... Everyone has tried it at some point of their lifes here in the states... Bocadillo con queso can be served as an appetizer, snack, desset, you can eat it alone, with a tall glass of MILO which is the american Nesquick version lol or got chocolate... It is absolutely delish... I read a post asking what the second layer of the bocadillo (gueva paste) is , it is complicated to explain but i;d say its like a litte caramel coated layer. this is called arequipe in Colombia. sometimes the bocadillo comes with out it... Also the bocadillo (guava) can be really soft with the arequipe in the middle or it can come in little rolls. it varies all shapes and sixes. bu pretty much its composed of the guava, any kind of cheese.. (try one that is not that salty, like queso blanco o mozarella, campesino, colombiano) and sugar coating on top!!!!!!!! I hope you all enjot this wonderful dessert!!!!
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Susan
my family always made these with the cheese;the guava paste and then a green olive-eat all in one bite for a flavor explosion of sweet and salty yummmm am going to have to make some now
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Anonymous
eating it right now ^.^ so good!
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Chery in NC
First time commenter here, Erica, but long time admirer of your wonderful blog! I know I'm kind of late to the party but just wanted to add that I think this would also be phenomenal with brie, mascarpone (Italian cream cheese) or even buttery muenster! I'm salivating right now at the thought. I've always loved Guava, though but here in the states, it is not a popular fruit. I know many here in North Carolina who have never even heard of it. I'm from California, where I first tasted in a neighbors backyard, but I've never been served anything anywhere containing the paste. Right now, I'm thinking that this just might become my new go-to company dessert or appetizer recipe! Or quickie snack when unexpected visitors show up! What a wonderful idea. Thank you so much for sharing so many of your countries wonderful recipes with us.
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Monica
This was my favorite treat as a kid! I'm surprised more ppl haven't had it…I think it's best with cream cheese.
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Kathy
Hello...Greetings from Atlanta Georgia. You are one of my very favorite food blogs!! I wanted to ask a question. I've enjoyed guava paste in bread from Colombian restaurants.. but I've never purchased the paste myself. This is almost a stupid question..because I actually adore guava paste and there might not be any left after i open the package.......But how do you store guava paste after you open the package. Does refrigeration change the texture? I am just an American southern girl...but i enjoy Colombian foods..especially want to learn more desserts... two of our children have married two wonderful people from Colombian. I like to make dishes for them...and now I want to try some appetizers and desserts. Thank you so much for your wonderful food blog. ~
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Jennifer
We made this as an appetizer for our pig roast party and it was great! Super easy but a great pairing of the sweet, tangy guava with the creaminess of the cheese.
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