Description
A delightful Mexican dessert made with layers of guava and cream, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of ladyfinger cookies
- 2 cups guava puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- Fresh guava slices for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the guava puree by blending ripe guavas until smooth.
- In a bowl, whip the heavy cream with sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the guava puree into the whipped cream.
- Dip ladyfinger cookies in lime juice briefly and layer them in a serving dish.
- Spread a layer of the guava cream mixture over the cookies.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with the cream on top.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Garnish with fresh guava slices before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the guavas are ripe for the best flavor.
- Adjust the sugar according to your taste preference.
- This dessert can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg