Guava Cloud Pie (Printable)

Tropical icebox pie with creamy guava filling, macadamia crust, and whipped cream topping.

# What You Need:

→ 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 guava juice, unsweetened or lightly sweetened
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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, chopped macadamia nuts, and granulated sugar. Stir in melted butter until mixture resembles wet sand.
02 - Press the macadamia 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 well combined.
05 - Pour the guava filling into the cooled crust and smooth the top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
06 - When ready to serve, whip the chilled heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract to stiff peaks using an electric mixer.
07 - Spread or pipe whipped cream over the chilled guava pie. Garnish with additional macadamia nuts or lime zest if desired. Slice and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like a tropical vacation in a slice, but you make it entirely in your own kitchen without any fancy equipment.
  • The macadamia crust is buttery and toasted in a way that feels indulgent while staying simple to pull together.
  • Once it's chilling, you're free to do something else for hours, making it perfect for entertaining without last-minute stress.
02 -
  • Room temperature cream cheese is non-negotiable—cold cream cheese will seize into lumps when whisked into the hot filling, and no amount of stirring fixes that.
  • The filling must be completely cooled before you add the whipped cream topping, otherwise the heat will deflate those beautiful clouds you just made.
03 -
  • Chill your mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for 5 minutes before whipping cream—cold equipment means the cream whips faster and holds its shape longer.
  • Taste the guava filling before it cools; if it seems undersweetened, you can always add another tablespoon or two of sugar while it's still warm and stir to dissolve.
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