Guava cheesecake topping
Guava cheesecake topping is a vibrant, sweet-tart fruit compote or glaze made primarily from fresh or cooked guava, often combined with sugar and a thickener like cornstarch. It is a popular dessert component in many tropical and Latin American cuisines, used to add a bright, aromatic layer of flavor to creamy cheesecakes.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This topping is primarily a source of carbohydrates, mostly from natural fruit sugars and added sweeteners, with minimal protein or fat. It provides a good amount of Vitamin C and dietary fiber from the guava, with a typical serving containing roughly 80-120 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 95 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbs | 23 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 126 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Vitamin A | 15 mcg |
| Folate | 12 mcg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg |
Per 1/4 cup (65 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Guava is a nutritional powerhouse, containing significantly more Vitamin C than oranges, and its unique, fragrant flavor profile—often described as a blend of strawberry, pear, and floral notes—creates a distinctive contrast with rich, dense cheesecake.
