Indulge in the Creamy Delight of Guava Mousse Dessert

Indulge in a taste of tropical paradise with our irresistible Guava Mousse recipe! This light, creamy delight bursts with sweet, tangy flavors that will transport you to sunny shores with every bite.

Only when we live outside our country of birth do we appreciate the cuisine we grew up with. Something as quick and easy as a guava mousse brings back precious childhood memories.

Many South Africans simply refer to it as “koejawelspons poeding”, which is the Afrikaans version of ‘Guava Foam dessert’. “Koejawel” means guava; “spons” means mousse in this instance; and “poeding” refers to dessert, or, as the English say, pudding.

Origin of Guava Mousse Dessert

We know that pudding, as the English refer to dessert, is all thanks to the Brits. However, the exact origin of today’s tasty publication is unknown. That said, growing up in South Africa, it was a treat for as long as I can remember.

So add a bit of South African cuisine to your next party menu or family gathering with this delicious tropical fruit.

How to make guava Mousse

Time To Make: 20 minutes Time To Set: 90 minutes

Course: Dessert Cuisine: Possibly South African

What you need

410 g Canned Guavas
1 can 410 g Nestlé Carnation Evaporated Milk (Ideal Milk)
2 packets 80 g Moirs Strawberry Jelly (160 g in total)

Do like this

Put the evaporated milk in the refrigerator the night before so it is cold. It must be cold to whip into a foamy texture.
Drain the guavas and keep the syrup separate.
Mash the guavas by hand until you don’t have any lumpy pieces left. Set one side.
Bring the guava syrup to just below a boil, and stir in the jelly until melted.
Add the mashed guavas to the jelly syrup. Put aside to cool (but not set).
Whip the cold evaporated milk for about three minutes, or until fully foamed.
Gently fold the syrup mixture into the foam until no white coloring remains.
Refrigerate the dessert for about one hour.

Serving suggestions

Pour it into small cocktail glasses or any beautiful glass you have, then refrigerate to set. That way, you’ll have pretty individual servings that make a beautiful statement. Garnish with two or three thin strawberry slices on top.
Let it set in a round patterned cake mold. After turning it out, garnish with fresh strawberries and unsalted nuts.

Guava shopping tips for Saffas

Getting hold of the ingredients is a SAFFAS challenge (South Africans Far Foreign Adventure) in some parts of Europe. The climate is simply not conducive to this tropical fruit.

So, what are the options? As a rule, I try to pack canned guavas in my luggage on my return to Europe. However, the baggage weight restrictions also have their limits!

I’ve found many “suppliers” of South African goodies across Europe, but goodness me, they are expensive. I guess because they import smaller quantities than the likes of Amazon? So I just order canned guavas from Amazon.

Ideal Milk shopping tips for Saffas

Similarly, the preferred solution for getting hold of Ideal Milk was a matter of via my luggage bags!

You may want to try “sweet milk” or look out for MARESI, Original. Maresi Original (available in Hungary) does the same job as South Africa’s Ideal/Evaporated Milk.

Travel and Home Tip: Don’t crush the guava seeds, because your Guava Foam dessert will have sharp pieces from the broken seeds. Mix by hand to keep the texture smooth.