Guava is a staple in every Cuban home. Find out how easy it is to make this No-Bake Guava Cheesecake recipe that everyone will love!
No-Bake Guava Cheesecake with Maria cookies Crust
Growing up in South Florida (Miami) in a Cuban Family, there was nothing more wonderful than coming home from a long day at school to find a tray of Galleticas Maria (Goya Maria Cookies) with a guava puree or paste and cream cheese. You don’t know the number of times I remember so many sorrows being drowned while enjoying this snack that made everything right.
Maria Crackers are the staple in every house and are even included in many Mexican Recipes (My other heritage). It amazes me how versatile these cookies are. They are perfect alone or with fresh guava slices. There are so many ways to enjoy these cookies.
Guavas are actually a delicious fruit and sometimes you can even find fresh guavas in the grocery store. That beings said they aren’t as sweet as many of the guava jam and paste you find in the stores. This coupled with cream cheese makes for a delicious flavor that isn’t just unique but flavor full.
That’s why I got inspired to make this Guava cheesecake recipe. There are many ways to make a guava cheesecake but I wanted something easy and most important No-Bake, because who has time to bake anything right? This cheesecake will be so perfect you’ll be able to serve it at special occasions or events!
Makes 1 9-inch cheesecake
Prep time: 10 minutes
Chill time: 4 hours
Ingredients in this Guava Cheesecake Recipe
7 ounces Maria cookies
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup heavy cream
2 8 ounce packages of cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup sour cream
21 oz can of guava paste or 1 /12 packages of this Guava paste
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon juice
For topping (optional)
Whipped cream
Maria cookies
How to Make a No-Bake Guava Cheesecake
Add the Maria cookies to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse the food processor until the cookies are finely ground.
Add the melted butter and pulse five or six times until the crumbs begin to come together.
Press mixture into a pie pan and place the pan in the freezer to harden while you prepare the filling.
To make the cheesecake batter, in a large bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed mix the heavy cream, cream cheese, and sour cream together until smooth.
Add the powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice and beat to combine.
Remove the maria cookie crust from the freezer and spread the cheesecake filling in the pan.
Place the guava paste in a saucepan with one tablespoon of water.
Heat on low to soften the paste, stirring constantly to keep the paste from burning. When the paste is liquified, spoon the mixture over the top of the cheesecake and spread it in an even layer.
Place the cheesecake in the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours or overnight. When ready to serve, top the cheesecake with dollops of whipped cream and additional Maria cookies.
Additional Notes
If you can’t find Maria Cookies locally you can order them here or you can use a ready-made graham crackers pie crust or graham cracker crumbs that were crushed by a rolling pin or food processer mixed with unsalted butter.
You can also use Guava Marmalade or Guava Jelly instead of the guava paste but those are a little trickier to find.
Store leftover cheesecake (if there’s any) in an airtight container for up to a week or in the freezer for a couple of weeks or even months.
This recipe really is amazing and you’ll fall in love with it. The flavors are simply divine and unique. You can make this dessert to accompany a hearty dish of Cuban picadillo or Carne Con Papas for an evening filled with Cuban Deliciousness!
Cuban food is very unique it’s very different from anything you’ll find in South America or Central America. That being said its unique nature is what makes it so popular. Tourists will flock to Miami to try all the amazing Cuban Restaurants down there like La Carreta or Versailles. However, making some of these delicious recipes will bring a little taste of Cuban Cuisine to your home!
Are you looking for more unique Cuban Recipes? Make sure and check out how easy it is to make Guava Pastries or the Perfect Cup of Cuban Coffee! Have leftover Guava or Maria Crackers? Make sure and eat them by themselves to try the delicious flavors of each treat! I promise your taste buds will thank me! Finally, want to add another delicious Cuban Recipe? Make sure and check out my Cuban Flan recipe!
No-Bake Guava Cheesecake with Maria cookies Crust
This No-Bake Guava Cheesecake with Maria cookies Crust is going to become a quick favorite in your home. Easy to make and even more delicious to eat!
Ingredients
- 7 ounces Maria cookies
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 8 ounce packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 21 oz container of Guava Paste
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Whipped cream for garnish
Instructions
- Add the Maria cookies to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse the food processor until the cookies are finely ground.
- Add the butter and pulse five or six times until the crumbs begin to come together.
- Press the crust mixture into a pie pan and place the pan in the freezer to harden while you prepare the filling.
- To make the filling, beat the heavy cream, cream cheese, and sour cream together until smooth.
Add the powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice and beat to combine.
- Remove the crust from the freezer and spread the mixture in the pan. Place the guava paste in a saucepan with one tablespoon of water.
- Heat on low to soften the paste, stirring constantly to keep the paste from burning. When the paste is liquified, spoon the mixture over the top of the cheesecake and spread it in an even layer.
- Place the cheesecake in the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours or overnight. When ready to serve, top the cheesecake with dollops of whipped cream and additional Maria cookies.
Notes
Refrigerate for 4+ hours. You can store leftover cheesecake in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 635Total Fat: 48gSaturated Fat: 28gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 126mgSodium: 398mgCarbohydrates: 48gFiber: 4gSugar: 30gProtein: 8g
This is just an estimate. The final value will depend on size of slices.
Comments & Reviews
This is absolutely awesome. I made it and it’s addictive