Conchita Guava Paste (Pasta de Guayaba) — 22 oz
$6.59
The Cuban pantry essential — Conchita pasta de guayaba
If a Cuban household has one shelf-stable sweet, it is guava paste. Conchita pasta de guayaba is dense, ruby-red, intensely sweet, and made for the classic guava-and-cheese pairing, homemade pastelitos, and dessert recipes. One 22 oz round tin goes a long way.
Product details
- 22 oz (1 lb 6 oz) round tin
- Dense, sliceable guava paste
- Made with guava pulp and sugar
- Shelf-stable until opened
How to use
- Slice and serve with cream cheese or queso blanco on crackers.
- Cut into squares to fill homemade pastelitos with puff pastry.
- Melt with a splash of water for a guava glaze.
- Serve on toast or Cuban bread with butter.
- Cube and roll in grated coconut for an easy dessert bite.
How do you cut guava paste cleanly?
Run a knife under hot water, dry it, and slice. For precise pastelito portions, chill the paste before cutting.
Need more?
Stocking up or bulk-baking pastelitos? Try the Conchita Guava Paste 22 oz Pack of 3.
Storage
Store unopened in a cool, dry pantry. After opening, wrap tightly or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate.