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Guava Craving? These 3 Foolproof Tropical Desserts Reviewers Gave 5 Stars

Dreaming of sunshine and sweet guava treats? These tropical desserts are so reliable, you’ll want to show them off at gatherings—or just make them for yourself on repeat. Each one is pure vacation-on-a-plate happiness.

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Updated on Sat, 09 May 2026
Freshly baked Guava Jam Thumbprint Cookies are arranged on a rustic wooden board, showcasing their crumbly texture and sweet-tart filling. Save
Freshly baked Guava Jam Thumbprint Cookies are arranged on a rustic wooden board, showcasing their crumbly texture and sweet-tart filling. | cocoaferns.com
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Guava Jam Thumbprint Cookies

Freshly baked Guava Jam Thumbprint Cookies are arranged on a rustic wooden board, showcasing their crumbly texture and sweet-tart filling.
Freshly baked Guava Jam Thumbprint Cookies are arranged on a rustic wooden board, showcasing their crumbly texture and sweet-tart filling. | cocoaferns.com

These melt-in-your-mouth cookies get an extra burst of sunshine from gooey guava jam in the center—perfect with afternoon tea or for sharing at parties.

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Torticas de Guayaba (Cuban Butter Cookies)

Golden Torticas de Guayaba cookies are arranged on a rustic wooden board, featuring a buttery vanilla base and a glistening dollop of tangy guava filling.
Golden Torticas de Guayaba cookies are arranged on a rustic wooden board, featuring a buttery vanilla base and a glistening dollop of tangy guava filling. | cocoaferns.com

"These taste like a vacation! My whole family devoured them and I love how easy the buttery dough is to work with." —Carla J.

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Homemade Brazo Gitano (Guava Roll Cake)

Freshly sliced Homemade Brazo Gitano reveals its swirled guava filling and fluffy meringue topping on a rustic plate.
Freshly sliced Homemade Brazo Gitano reveals its swirled guava filling and fluffy meringue topping on a rustic plate. | cocoaferns.com

A Puerto Rican bakery classic, this tender sponge cake rolled with guava paste and topped with billowy meringue is stunning for celebrations.

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