Description
A sweet and savory dip featuring the tropical flavor of guava paired with creamy cream cheese. Perfect as an appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup guava paste, cut into chunks
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Crackers or fruit for serving
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine softened cream cheese and guava paste. Process until smooth.
- Add heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Process until well combined and creamy.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl.
- Serve immediately with crackers or fresh fruit.
Notes
- For a smoother consistency, ensure the cream cheese is fully softened.
- Adjust the amount of powdered sugar to your preferred sweetness.
- Guava paste can be found in most Latin American grocery stores or the international aisle of larger supermarkets.
- This dip can be made ahead and refrigerated; bring to room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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