5 Traditional Cuban Dessert Recipes

3. Merenguitos

These are probably one of the simplest yet most elegant desserts you can make.  Calling for only 2 ingredients, if you follow the directions carefully you can have a plate-full of glorious looking meringue mounds that people will think took you many hours and a whole lot of skill to make. What you get is a light, crunchy, sweet and attractive bounty of dessert Merenguitos that go extremely well with coffee or tea. Try this simple Merenguitos recipe. 

Merenguitos / Cuban Merengues

4. Guava Cheesecake

The guava is a delicious fruit that has a distinct tropical flavor that is well-loved, especially in Cuba. This recipe calls for canned, poached, guava shells which contribute mightily to the blended fruit puree that makes this particular cheesecake stand out both in flavor and appearance.  What you end up with is a light coral pink cheesecake that is fruity and tangy enough to be refreshing, but rich enough to leave you feeling like the dessert was the best part of your meal. Get the recipe for Guava Cheesecake.

Guava Cheesecake

5. Cream Cheese Guava Pastelitos

Without a doubt this is a winner of a Cuban breakfast pastry that combines favorite ingredients such as puff pastry, cream cheese and guava paste. These delightful, easy-to-make pastries are just as good fresh out of the oven for breakfast as they are the next day. This tasty treat is satisfying in every way. Click here to get the Cream Cheese and Guava Pastelitos Recipe.

Cream Cheese Guava Pastelitos / Guava Breakfast Pastries (Courtesy @breadmanmiamibakery | Instagram)

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Try one of these Cuban dessert recipes next time you’re looking for a sweet breakfast, a decadent dessert, or a grab-and-go treat. Visit our submission page to share your favorite dessert recipes with our readers.