Guava Cloud Pie (Printable Version)

Tropical icebox pie with creamy guava filling, crunchy macadamia crust, and fluffy whipped 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 Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, chopped macadamia nuts, and sugar. Stir in melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
03 - Press the mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
04 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly golden. Allow to cool completely.
05 - 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.
06 - Remove from heat. Whisk in softened cream cheese and vanilla extract until smooth.
07 - Pour the guava filling into the cooled crust. Smooth the top surface.
08 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the filling is completely set.
09 - When ready to serve, whip the chilled cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla to stiff peaks using an electric mixer.
10 - Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the chilled pie. Garnish with additional macadamia nuts or lime zest if desired. Slice and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's an icebox pie, meaning most of the work happens while you're not in the kitchen, leaving you free to do literally anything else.
  • The filling is tangy and tropical without being cloyingly sweet, so it doesn't feel heavy even on the warmest days.
  • Macadamia nuts in the crust add a buttery richness that elevates this way beyond ordinary graham cracker bases.
02 -
  • The filling must be completely cool before serving or the whipped cream will melt into puddles—learned this the hard way at that dinner party.
  • Don't skip the cornstarch or try to thicken the filling another way; it's the only ingredient that keeps everything set without turning rubbery.
03 -
  • Add the whipped cream topping only right before serving so it stays billowy and doesn't compress into the filling.
  • If your kitchen is warm, chill your mixing bowl and beaters before whipping the cream to get the fluffiest results.
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