South American Cheese Desserts

It is not known why this unusual Brazilian dessert was named after the famous Shakespeare play, but the sweet and savory combination of Romeu e Julieta is beloved throughout Brazil, where it is served either as a snack or as a dessert. It is quick... READ MORE

Vigilante is a simple Argentinian dessert consisting of a thick slice of cheese topped with a sweet, jelly-like fruit paste (dulce). Although it is usually prepared with quince or sweet potato dulce, regional varieties include goat cheese... READ MORE

Cartola is a traditional dessert originating from Pernambuco, but popular across the country – it can be found both in restaurants and home kitchens. The name of the dish means top hat. It's made with sweetened and fried bananas in ... READ MORE

The unique combination of cheese (ideally, salty and firm manchego cheese) and a slice of flavorful quince paste known as dulce de membrillo makes the Uruguayan treat known as Martín Fierro. The dish got its name from a ch... READ MORE

Miel con quesillo is one of the simplest Ecuadorian desserts originating from the Loja region. It consists of a slice of fresh local cheese with a crumbly texture, called quesillo, that is drizzled with sweet chancaca syrup made ... READ MORE