Ate de Guayaba con QuesoFruit pastes (ates) are often eaten as desserts with cheese, as in this recipe, or sometimes sliced and eaten alone as an afternoon snack. Guava pastes have recently become more available in the United States in most Mexican markets and in some supermarkets. The small blocks of pastes are easy to cut into thin slices and have a sweet gumdrop kind of texture. Crisp butter cookies or crackers are often served with ate.
Guava Paste with Cream Cheese
Ate de Guayaba con QuesoFruit pastes (ates) are often eaten as desserts with cheese, as in this recipe, or sometimes sliced and eaten alone as an afternoon snack. Guava pastes have recently become more available in the United States in most Mexican markets and in some supermarkets. The small blocks of pastes are easy to cut into thin slices and have a sweet gumdrop kind of texture. Crisp butter cookies or crackers are often served with ate.
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings
- 1 3-ounce package cream cheese
- 1 4-ounce package guava paste
Instructions
- Cut the cream cheese into 4 equal slices and cut the guava paste into 8 thin slices.
- Place 1 piece of cream cheese between 2 slices of guava paste.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serve at room temperature.