Guava and cream cheese dip
Guava and cream cheese dip is a sweet and creamy spread or dip that combines the tropical flavor of guava with the rich, tangy profile of cream cheese. It typically features guava paste or puree blended with cream cheese, sometimes sweetened with sugar or condensed milk. This popular combination is a staple in many Latin American and Caribbean cuisines, often served as a dessert dip, a filling for pastries, or a spread for crackers and bread.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dip is generally high in fat and carbohydrates, primarily from the cream cheese and any added sugars, with a modest amount of protein. A key nutrient it provides is calcium from the dairy, along with vitamin C from the guava component, and a typical serving can range from 150 to 250 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 15 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Sodium | 90 mg |
| Calcium | 60 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin A | 80 IU |
| Potassium | 120 mg |
| Phosphorus | 50 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.05 mg |
Per 1/4 cup (60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, this dip is a beloved example of the fusion between tropical fruit and European dairy products that characterizes much of Latin American cuisine. Nutritionally, it's interesting because guava itself is a superfruit exceptionally high in vitamin C and fiber, though the final dip's nutritional profile is heavily influenced by the proportion of cream cheese used.
