Guava Gourmet Paste

Across Latin America and the Caribbean, the soul of the tropics is preserved in a dense, fragrant, ruby-red block known as guava paste. This classic confection, or pasta de guayaba, was born of ingenuity—a way to capture the fleeting, floral sweetness of the guava fruit long after its harvest by cooking it down with sugar. It became a beloved staple, a versatile taste of home that is the heart of countless traditional recipes. This thick, sliceable paste is the sweet surprise inside a flaky pastry (pastelito), the vibrant filling for cookies and cakes, and the soul of a classic cheesecake. For the Houston bakery, pastry chef, or caterer looking to incorporate authentic Latin American flavors, our Gourmet Guava Paste is an essential and incredibly versatile pantry item. Use it to create traditional pastelitos de guayaba y queso, as an innovative filling for empanadas, or as a tropical glaze for roasted pork. Its intense, fragrant, and floral fruit flavor provides a burst of sunshine that is perfect for creating vibrant menus year-round.