9 Romeo and Juliet pudding recipes for fans of this perfect combination

Few things combine as much in this life as cheese and guava! This is, by the way, a very Brazilian combination that, by itself, already enchants…

Even better when cheese and guava are found in delicious desserts, as in Romeo and Juliet pudding (named after the work of English playwright William Shakespeare).

A success at weekend lunches and on special dates, the Romeo e Julieta pudding is especially pleasing because it combines sweet and savory, making this dessert just as sweet. Another big advantage is the ease of preparation.

Despite the classic recipe, it is always possible to vary and use creativity when preparing a delicious Romeu Julieta pudding: you can use different types of cheese, make the syrup with fresh guavas or use, for example, guava smudge, you can even add other ingredients to give a special touch or put the pudding in the shape of a delicious cheesecake. Get inspired by the versions below:

1. Basic Romeo and Juliet Pudding

Easy to make and very tasty. You will only need eggs, condensed milk, milk, Minas cheese, guava and water. A dessert that no one can fault and that you can make without any difficulty!

2. Romeo and Julieta pudding with guava smudge

You will only need cheese, condensed milk, eggs, milk, margarine or unsalted butter to grease the mold… And, of course, the special touch of guava smudge for the syrup. A simple preparation, but with a result that will surely surprise everyone.

3. Romeo and Juliet pudding with ricotta

Easy but delicious recipe. You will only use condensed milk, eggs, skim milk and cubed ricotta cheese. The topping is made with guava smudge chopped into cubes and water.

4. Romeo and Juliet pudding with coconut

The combination of cheese and guava is already very popular, but who says it can’t get even hotter?! This is what this recipe proves, which adds grated coconut to the already traditional Romeo and Julieta pudding.

5. Romeo and Juliet pudding with cream cheese

Cream cheese is the cheese used in this delicious recipe. In addition to it, you will need eggs, condensed milk, whey-free cream and milk. To make the syrup, you will only use red guavas, crystal sugar and water.

6. Romeo and Juliet pudding without oven

A version as good as the baked version, but with the advantage of being much simpler to make. It is worth mentioning that the recipe yields little, it is ideal for shapes that are 15 to 20 cm in diameter. So if you have a big family, double the recipe!

7. Romeo and Juliet pudding with lemon touch

It’s actually an easy cheesecake to make. For the base, you will need crackers and butter. For the cream, cream cheese, natural yogurt, condensed milk, eggs and lemon. The covering, on the other hand, is made only with water and guava smudge.

8. Romeo and Juliet pudding with paçoca base

Another delicious way to make cheesecake. You will need cork paçoca and melted butter for the dough. For the topping, use guava and water. The filling is made with colorless gelatin, water, cottage cheese, cream or milk cream and condensed milk.

9. Romeo and Juliet mini pudding

A different way to explore the delicious combination of Romeo and Juliet. These mini puddings are a great tip to serve at a special event. They are made with sheets of parchment paper, but if you prefer, you can make them in traditional cupcake molds.

Doing it in a more traditional way, or adding new ingredients, the Romeu e Julieta pudding is a sure bet for weekend lunches or special dates. Hard to find anyone who can resist!