Goya Guava Paste 379g | Caribbean Guava Cheese Block Australia

Goya Guava Paste 379g — Authentic Caribbean Guava Cheese Block for Cheese Boards, Baking & More

• Brand: Goya Foods
• Net Weight: 379g block
• Also Known As: Guava cheese, pasta de guayaba, bocadillo de guayaba
• Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
• Texture: Firm, dense, sliceable — holds its shape at room temperature
• Flavour: Intensely sweet tropical guava, rich and concentrated
• Key Difference from Guava Jelly: Paste is firm and sliceable; jelly is smooth and spreadable
• Best For: Cheese boards, pastry filling, baking, Cuban-style sandwiches, desserts
• Dietary: Naturally gluten-free, vegan-friendly

Guava Paste vs Guava Jelly — Know the Difference Before You Buy

Both guava paste and guava jelly come from the same fruit, but they are fundamentally different products and should not be used interchangeably:

Guava Paste (this product) is a dense, firm block — similar in texture to a fruit cheese or quince paste. You can slice it, cube it, or crumble it. It holds its shape at room temperature and is meant to be eaten with cheese, baked into pastry, or used in sandwiches. It’s much more concentrated in flavour than the jelly.

Guava Jelly (sold separately) is smooth, spreadable, and translucent — like a jam. It melts easily, spreads on toast, and dissolves into cocktails.

Think of the difference between quince paste (membrillo) and jam. Same idea. Both excellent. Different applications entirely.

The Fruit Behind the Paste

Guava is a tropical fruit native to the Caribbean and Central America, deeply embedded in the food culture of virtually every Caribbean island. Its flavour is sweet, intensely tropical, and distinctive — somewhere between strawberry, pear, and passionfruit, with a concentrated depth that transforms into something almost candy-like when reduced into paste form.

In Spanish-speaking Caribbean cultures, guava paste is called “pasta de guayaba.” The combination of guava paste with white cheese (queso blanco) is one of the Caribbean’s most beloved snack combinations — sweet and savoury, tropical and creamy. It’s also the filling for countless Caribbean pastries, including pastelitos de guayaba (guava turnovers) that are a staple in Cuban bakeries.

How to Use Guava Paste

• Cheese Board Classic: Slice guava paste and serve alongside aged cheddar, Brie, cream cheese, or manchego — the sweet-savoury contrast is extraordinary
• Cuban Medianoche / Cuban Sandwich: Layer guava paste with roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, and pickles on a pressed roll — this is Cuban café culture at its finest
• Pastry Filling: Wrap slices in puff pastry and bake at 200°C for 15–20 minutes for instant guava turnovers (pastelitos)
• Glazing Meats: Melt guava paste with a splash of rum, lime juice, and a touch of chilli for a tropical glaze on pork or chicken
• Desserts: Melt into warm custard, rice pudding, or cheesecake for a tropical twist
• Sandwiches: Simply layered with cream cheese on a croissant or bagel

Also available: Goya Guava Jelly 482g — the spreadable version for toast and cocktails. Browse more Goya products. Ships from Sydney to anywhere in Australia.