Traditional dessert recipes feature guava cake and guabul

Traditional dessert recipes are highlighted, including a homemade guava pound cake and the Caribbean cream known as guabul.

The guava pound cake is designed to be prepared in under an hour, offering a balance of sweetness and aroma. Key preparation tips include selecting ripe, fragrant guavas and avoiding overmixing the batter once flour is added to ensure a fluffy texture. To manage seeds, the recipe suggests cubing the fruit and removing them or straining the pulp through a sieve.

Guabul, a traditional Caribbean cream, features a blend of cooked green bananas, coconut milk, regular milk, and evaporated milk. Chef Anthony McNish provides a method for this creamy dessert, which is seasoned with cinnamon and nutmeg. The recipe allows for adjustable sweetness using condensed milk and sugar to suit individual preferences.