This guava paste with cheese is a simple Colombian dessert that only requires two ingredients and it's delicious.
What 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.
What 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.
How to Serve it?
Serve it as a dessert or an appetizer, cut into little pieces. This is a very simple, but absolutely delicious combination.
More Recipes with Guava Paste to try:
Baked Plantains Stuffed with Guava and Cheese
Guava Paste, Dulce de Leche and Cheese Pastries
Ripe Plantain Cake with Guava and Cheese
Guava Paste with Cheese Recipe (Bocadillo con Queso)
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.
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.
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. ~
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.
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.
Anonymous
eating it right now ^.^ so good!