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Bocadillo con Queso is a simple and easy to make Colombian dessert. 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.
You can use queso fresco, mozarella cheese, feta or cream cheese. They will all work beautifully with the guava paste. Serve it as a dessert or an appetizer, cut into little pieces.
Ingredients
Guava paste
White cheese
Directions
Slice the guava paste and cheese and place on a serving plate.
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Luigi says
Interesting, cant imagine how they would taste, very nice im sure. Often salty and sweet make a nice combination.
Kathleen says
They are yummy!
Kim says
Another very sweet food blogger is sending me some guava paste and I am definitely going to try this out! Looks delicious Erica.
Ivy says
I love the combination of sweet and savory. That guava paste looks fantastic. Have you posted a recipe for it?
Erica says
Ivy- Not yet!
Mari's Cakes says
Se ve delicioso! We do this over here in DR too! I Personally love it!
Francijoe says
Yes my husband and my son love this… They will fight for the last one…..
Belinda @zomppa says
I am in love with anything guava. Never thought to pair with cheese!
Jhonny Walker says
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 🙂
Rachana says
I am not a big guava fan but I would love to try this combination 🙂 A lovely recipe!
Erica says
Hi everyone! Thank you for visiting my site.
Simply Life says
oh I’ve never heard of that before -how fun!
Joan Nova says
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?
Juliana says
Oh! We love this in Brasil, it is called Romeo and Juliet…it is sure to die for 🙂
Faith says
What a beautiful sweet and savory combination! I would love to make guava paste!
Baking is my Zen says
I love this…the sweet and salty is great.
Carmen
Joy says
Classic. Elegant. Gorgeous.
I want some!
Anh says
Very interesting. I can’t say I have this before! Definitely a change from the normal quince paste.
Sook says
These look so good, Erica!
Amy @ cookbookmaniac says
I learn something new everyday. These are so interesting! I’ve never had guava paste. I love guava juice! yum!
Barbara says
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!
5 Star Foodie says
Such a cute and tasty appetizer! We like the combo and definitely will make this!
D. @ Outside Oslo says
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?
Erica says
Joan and D.- That is dulce de leche.
norma says
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”.
tasteofbeirut says
I love the combo of guava paste and cheese and the way your presented it !
Hannah says
I adore the combination of sweet + salty in desserts! And quince paste is so divine… exactly what kind of cheese did you use here?
Erica says
Hannah- First picture I used Queso blanco (Latin cheese), second picture, mozarella cheese.
Christine @ Fresh Local and Best says
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.
Pilar says
Tip: Zap it in the microwave for a few seconds. Yum!! Melted salty, gooey cheese with the sweet partially melted guava paste. So good….
Oysterculture says
Simple and tasty, just the way I like it. Thanks for sharing!
Erica says
Thank you guys 🙂
Blanca G says
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!
Michelle says
I just tried this for the first time. A coworker is Colombian and brought it today. YUM!!! SOOO GOOD!!!
Cindy P says
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!!!!
Susan says
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
Anonymous says
eating it right now ^.^ so good!
Chery in NC says
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.
Monica says
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.
Kathy says
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. ~
Jennifer says
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.