Romeu e Julieta (Portuguese: [ʁoˈmew i ʒuliˈetɐ] ; lit. 'Romeo and Juliet') is a traditional Brazilian dessert made of cheese and goiabada.[1] While the most simplistic form of this dessert consists of goiabada over a slice of cheese, desserts and foods can be prepared into Romeu e Julieta versions of themselves by incorporating goiabada and cheese into the recipe.[2] The dessert's name is a reference to the title romantic couple of the Shakespearean classic Romeo and Juliet with cheese representing Romeu and goiabada representing Julieta.[1]
 A slice of cheese with goiabada spread on top | |
| Course | Dessert |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Brazil |
| Region or state | Minas Gerais |
| Main ingredients | goiabada and cheese |
History
editWhile the exact origin of the dessert is unknown, it is believed to have originated in Minas Gerais during the colonial period when the Portuguese began producing cheese and invented goiabada as an alternative to marmalade.[1] Alternatively, the creation of the dessert is attributed to the Bulgarians.[3]
The dessert only came to be known as Romeu e Julieta in the 1960s after a Goiabada Cica advertisement featured Cebolinha and Mônica of Turma da Mônica "dressed up" as Romeo and Juliet in a nod to goiabada and cheese being a perfect pairing.[4]
Variations
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While the cheese used in Romeu e Julieta is most commonly either minas cheese and canastra cheese, cheddar and parmesan can be used as well.[1][2]
When not eaten by itself, Romeu e Julieta can be found incorporated in various desserts like cake, cheesecake, soufflé, pavê, mousse, ice cream cake, and ice cream.[2][5][6]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Souza, Vivian (2021-08-02). "De onde vem o que eu como: doce Romeu e Julieta tem nome inspirado em campanha publicitária com a Turma da Mônica" [Where what I eat comes from: Romeu e Julieta's name inspired by an advertising campaign with Turma da Mônica]. G1 (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-09-20.
- ^ a b c Rossi, Mariane (2022-06-10). "Torta 'Romeu e Julieta' leva famosa combinação mineira de queijo com goiabada e dá água na boca; vídeo" ['Romeu e Julieta' cake uses the famous Minas Gerais combination of cheese and guava and makes your mouth water; video]. G1 (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-09-21.
- ^ Porto, Malu (2012-07-24). "Romeu & Julieta: um clássico adaptado" [Romeu & Julieta: a classic adaption]. O Globo (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-09-20.
- ^ "Você sabia que Cebolinha e Mônica batizaram o doce Romeu e Julieta nos anos 60?" [Did you know that Cebolinha and Mônica named the sweet Romeu e Julieta in the 1960s?]. Terra (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-09-21.
- ^ Guia da Cozinha. "5 sobremesas Romeu e Julieta para você se apaixonar" [5 Romeu e Julieta desserts to fall in love with]. Terra (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-09-21.
- ^ Lorençato e Saulo Yassuda, Arnaldo (21 June 2017). "A sobremesa Romeu e Julieta em seis versões" [The dessert Romeu e Julieta in six versions]. veja São Paulo (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-09-21.