Guava Pound Cake

13 ingredients
16 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 purchased pound cake
  • 1 pint blackberries, for garnish
  • Powdered sugar, for garnish
  • 14 ounces whole guavas in syrup
  • 3 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 14 ounces whole guavas in syrup, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. 1
    For the pound cake: Slice the pound cake into 2-inch thick pieces and set aside.
  2. 2
    For the guava cream: Place the guavas, condensed milk, cream cheese and lime juice in a blender.
  3. 3
    Process mixture until smooth.
  4. 4
    Strain the mixture into a bowl.
  5. 5
    Discard the seeds.
  6. 6
    Set aside.
  7. 7
    For the guava compote: Bring the guavas, 1 cup water, the sugars, butter, cinnamon and vanilla to a boil in a heavy medium saucepan.
  8. 8
    Reduce the heat to medium low; simmer until almost all the liquid evaporates, stirring often, about 30 minutes.
  9. 9
    Cover and chill.
  10. 10
    (Can be made 2 days ahead).
  11. 11
    Serve warm or at room temperature.
  12. 12
    To assemble the pound cake: Place a slice of pound cake onto a serving plate.
  13. 13
    Drizzle with the guava cream.
  14. 14
    Top with a spoonful of guava compote.
  15. 15
    Garnish with 4 blackberries.
  16. 16
    Dust with some powdered sugar and serve.

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