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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Appetizers and Snacks » Arequipe And Guava Quesadillas (quesadilla Gloria)

    Arequipe and Guava Quesadillas (Quesadilla Gloria)

    Jul 24, 2009 · Modified: Jan 11, 2022 by Erica Dinho · 19 Comments

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    Arequipe and Guava Quesadillas (Quesadilla Gloria)

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 19 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Colombian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 148 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 4 small soft flour tortillas
    • 3 tablespoons arequipe or dulce de leche
    • 4 tablespoons cream cheese
    • 8 thin slices of guava paste
    • 8 thin slices of mozzarella cheese

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
    • Arrange 2 tortillas on a flat surface.
    • Spread each tortilla with 2 tablespoons of cream cheese,1 ½ tablespoon arequipe, top with 4 slices of guava paste and 4 slices of mozzarella cheese.
    • Top with the remaining to 2 tortillas.
    • Cook until the bottom is lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Turn over and cook until the cheese is melted and the second side is lightly toasted. Transfer to a plate and keep warm. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and the remaining ingredients to make 2 quesadillas. Cut each into quarters.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 148kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 265mgPotassium: 67mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 208IUCalcium: 57mgIron: 1mg
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    The combination of crisp grilled tortilla, mozzarella, cream cheese, sweet guava paste and arequipe makes for a deliciously simple dessert.

    This quesadilla was inspired by a traditional Colombian pastry called “Pastel Gloria” which is basically a pie crust filled with guava paste, dulce de leche or arequipe and white cheese. I don’t know where the name came from, but it is fantastic.

    You may be thinking that the combination of dulce de leche with guava paste is too sweet, but trust me, the cheese balances the sweetness and it’s absolutely delicious.

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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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    Comments

    1. Soma

      July 24, 2009 at 8:00 am

      5 stars
      This is one very different thing! I have never thought of cooking guava except for jellies... & i really miss the guavas .. they are plentiful in India & I get no fresh ones here at all! Where do you get guava?

      Reply
      • Erica

        July 24, 2009 at 8:23 am

        5 stars
        Hi Soma,
        I used guava paste.

        Reply
    2. rebecca subbiah

      July 24, 2009 at 8:41 am

      5 stars
      this looks great guava paste never had this before must find some
      have a great weekend Erica

      Reply
    3. Liz

      July 24, 2009 at 9:37 am

      5 stars
      Wow! What a wonderful idea to try, now I have to find the guava paste...

      Reply
    4. Oysterculture

      July 24, 2009 at 11:06 am

      5 stars
      Oh my, this desert sounds so wonderful and different than anything I've made before, I have got to come up with an excuse to try it! not that I really need an excuse

      Reply
    5. Allison Lemons

      July 24, 2009 at 11:45 am

      5 stars
      So different from the desserts I usually make. Sounds amazing! Love that it has cheese and guava paste. Thanks for the recipe

      Reply
    6. Maria Jose

      July 24, 2009 at 12:06 pm

      5 stars
      Tienes un blog muy interesante, con unas recetas muy buenas....besos

      Reply
    7. Diana

      July 24, 2009 at 2:38 pm

      5 stars
      I've never seen guava paste. I'm definitely going to keep my eyes open for this. Looks wonderful!

      Reply
    8. Erica

      July 24, 2009 at 5:11 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you all very much for the comments!

      Reply
    9. Velva

      July 24, 2009 at 10:39 pm

      5 stars
      As a result of this blog, I discovered a Columbian restaurant in my hometown that focuses on "Columbian fast food" Not sure what that means but, I am planning to pay them a visit.

      I grew up in Miami and ate countless guava pastries! Your recipe is another great variation.

      Guava can be easily purchased in the ethnic section of your local grocery store and it is delicious.

      Reply
    10. Nancy

      July 24, 2009 at 11:57 pm

      5 stars
      Your blog is beautiful and full of fabulous recipes. Thank you!

      Reply
    11. Lori Lynn

      July 25, 2009 at 3:29 pm

      5 stars
      I never think of sweet quesadillas, this is marvelous!
      LL

      Reply
    12. Danielle

      July 25, 2009 at 6:59 pm

      5 stars
      I never knew or thought of a dessert quesadilla...wow..that opens a whooole bunch of doors. YUM!!!

      Reply
    13. Tangled Noodle

      July 25, 2009 at 10:26 pm

      5 stars
      A sweet quesadilla sounds delicious! My husband brought back guava paste from Brazil and admittedly, I was a bit surprised that it was a firm, rather than jam-like texture. But as soon as I tasted my first slice, I was hooked. It's all gone now so I'll have to search for some more . . .

      Reply
    14. nora@ffr

      July 27, 2009 at 2:10 am

      5 stars
      yumm great combo erica. never used gauva paste before. but this quesadilla looks delishand perfect for a desert 🙂

      Reply
    15. Erica

      October 02, 2009 at 7:56 am

      5 stars
      Thank you everyone, I really appreciate all your comments!

      Reply
    16. Chris

      October 11, 2010 at 1:45 am

      5 stars
      For those who are having trouble finding guava paste, depends locality, but it is usually in a long rectangular box, some have jelly in the middle and some dont, I would get the one without jelly for this. Might be in the ethnic foods section, but at least you have an idea of what you need to be looking for. =) I've only seen it made by Goya though, so if there are others awesome, but look out for a long rectangular box with Goya written on it, I sometimes buy the one with jelly in it, and just cut it into strips and eat it with some crackers sometimes just by itself, I LOVE the stuff!! =)

      Reply
    17. Majo

      December 25, 2018 at 11:34 pm

      5 stars
      Delish! I find that Whole Foods and some Walmart’s in the section for Latin food have guava paste.
      What a great dessert thank you Chef!
      Eme

      Reply
    18. Tammy

      March 27, 2023 at 2:09 am

      5 stars
      I am so anxious to try this. I find that I have everything except the mozzarella cheese. Lol. I can't wait to try these. They sound wonderful. I even have a quesadilla cooker. You put your goodies on half of the tortilla, put it on the quesadilla toaster and fold it in half, and close it.

      Reply

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