Sweetened Guava Paste and Cheese Toast with Brazil Nut Crumble

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

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A sweet and savory Brazilian-style open toast topped with creamy cheese, guava paste, and crunchy Brazil nut crumble. This Brazilian-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, turns rustic bread slices, guava paste, queijo minas or fresh mozzarella cheese into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Brazilian cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 slices, about 1/2-inch thick rustic bread slices
6 ounces, sliced into thin strips guava paste
8 ounces, sliced queijo minas or fresh mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup, finely chopped unsalted Brazil nuts
2 tablespoons, melted unsalted butter
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons, chopped fresh mint leaves

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange 4 rustic bread slices on a baking sheet and brush each slice evenly with 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter.
Step 2: Place 8 ounces sliced queijo minas or fresh mozzarella cheese on each bread slice, then top with 6 ounces thinly sliced guava paste strips.
Step 3: Bake the toasts in the oven for 8-10 minutes until the cheese softens and starts to melt.
Step 4: Meanwhile, toss 1/3 cup finely chopped unsalted Brazil nuts with 2 teaspoons honey and 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice in a small bowl.
Step 5: Remove the toasts from the oven, sprinkle the Brazil nut crumble evenly on top, and garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves. Serve warm for a delightful sweet-savory bite.