Guava Cloud Pie (Printable)

Luscious tropical dessert with creamy guava filling, crisp macadamia crust, and whipped cream topping.

# Ingredient List:

→ Macadamia Nut Crust

01 - 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - 0.75 cup macadamia nuts, finely chopped
03 - 0.25 cup granulated sugar
04 - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

→ Guava Filling

05 - 1.25 cups unsweetened or lightly sweetened guava juice
06 - 0.25 cup fresh lime juice
07 - 0.5 cup granulated sugar
08 - 3 large egg yolks
09 - 0.25 cup cornstarch
10 - 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
11 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Whipped Cream Topping

12 - 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
13 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
14 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine graham cracker crumbs, chopped macadamia nuts, and granulated sugar in a medium bowl. Stir in melted butter until mixture resembles wet sand.
02 - Press mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely before filling.
03 - In a saucepan, whisk together guava juice, lime juice, granulated sugar, egg yolks, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and bubbly, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
04 - Remove from heat. Whisk in softened cream cheese and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
05 - Pour guava filling into cooled crust and smooth the top evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until completely set.
06 - When ready to serve, whip chilled heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
07 - Spread or pipe whipped cream over chilled guava pie. Garnish with additional macadamia nuts or lime zest if desired. Slice and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen when really you just need patience and a fridge.
  • The macadamia crust stays crispy even days later, which is basically a miracle for a creamy pie.
  • One slice disappears in seconds, and everyone asks for the recipe before they even finish chewing.
02 -
  • Constant whisking in step six is non-negotiable—I learned this the hard way when I stepped away for one minute and ended up with scrambled egg bits in my filling.
  • The cream cheese must be softened to room temperature or you'll get lumps that refuse to disappear, no matter how much you stir.
  • Chilling overnight actually improves this pie because the flavors marry and the filling sets to the perfect cloud-like consistency.
03 -
  • If you can find guava puree, stir 1 to 2 tablespoons into the finished filling for deeper color and more concentrated tropical flavor.
  • Don't skip the cooling step after baking the crust—this prevents the filling from seeping through cracks and compromising your bottom layer.
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