Guava Cheesecake (aka Guava Dream Cake)

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This Guava Cheesecake was the surprise hit of our Labor Day get-together! I gave it the name Guava “Dream” Cake because it is so dreamy and delicious that I couldn’t think of a better way to describe it.

Guava Cheesecake (aka Guava Dream Cake)

Guava is fruit used in many Cuban desserts (having a Cuban stepfather, my husband ate tons of it!) and it pairs perfectly with soft, creamy cheesecake. Imagine: real cheesecake layered between buttery crescent dough, finished with sweet and slightly tart guava jelly and fluffy whipped topping. However, even that description doesn’t do it justice!

We didn’t really have a big shindig at our house, just our family and the grandparents, but there were NO leftovers of this dessert. NONE. It was that good.

Guava Cheesecake Ingredients & Supplies

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• Refrigerated crescent dough
• Cream cheese
• Heavy cream
• Sour cream
• Eggs
• Sugar
• Vanilla extract
• Guava jelly (may substitute for any fruit jelly if you prefer another flavor)
• Whipped topping
• 9 x 13″ baking dish
• Stand mixer (or hand mixer)

A free copy of this guava cheesecake recipe with full ingredient amounts and directions is available at the bottom of the post.

Keep reading for photo step-by-step instructions or  click here to jump to printable recipe. 

How to Make Cuban Inspired Guava Cheesecake

In a stand mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. (You can also use a hand mixer).

Add heavy cream, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Slowly mix in eggs one at a time – beating just enough to combine with the batter. Set aside.

In a 9 x 13″ baking dish, layer the bottom completely with croissant dough. (We use a classic Pyrex Baking Dish) It will be like putting together a puzzle.

PREP TIP: Freeze dough for 10 minutes before using for easier handling.

Pour cheesecake batter over the first layer of croissant dough.

With the remaining croissant dough, cover completely the cheesecake batter.

Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool for half an hour. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to fully set.

Once the cheesecake is cooled, spread guava jelly to cover the top, about 1/4″ thick. Finish with a layer of whipped topping about 1/2″ thick. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Here’s the printable version of this Guava Cheesecake recipe:

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Guava Cheesecake

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Total Time

3 hrs

 

We call it "Guava Dream Cake" because it is so fluffy and creamy! There are NEVER any leftovers when my husband makes his famous Cuban inspired Guava Cheesecake!

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: 15

Calories: 498 kcal

Author: Stacey aka the Soccer Mom

Ingredients

• 2  cans crescent dough
• 24 ounces cream cheese (3) 8 ounce blocks
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup sour cream
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup guava jelly
• 1 container whipped topping

Instructions

1. With an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy.

2. Add heavy cream, sour cream, and vanilla extract.

3. Mix in eggs one at a time, just enough to combine with the batter. Set aside.

4. In a medium baking dish, layer the bottom completely with croissant dough. 

5. Pour cheesecake batter over the first layer of croissant dough.

6. With the remaining croissant dough, cover completely the cheesecake batter.

7. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes. 

8. Remove from oven and allow to cool for half an hour, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to fully set.

9. Spread guava jelly to cover the top of cheesecake, about 1/4" thick.

10. Finish with a layer of whipped topping about 1/2" thick. Keep refrigerated until you're ready to serve.

Recipe Notes

Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.

Nutrition Facts

Guava Cheesecake

Amount Per Serving

Calories 498 Calories from Fat 288

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 32g 49%

Saturated Fat 18g 90%

Cholesterol 118mg 39%

Sodium 433mg 18%

Potassium 142mg 4%

Total Carbohydrates 47g 16%

Sugars 32g

Protein 6g 12%

Vitamin A 19.1%

Vitamin C 2.7%

Calcium 9.1%

Iron 5.1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Last updated on July 21st, 2018 at 05:13 pm