Traditional Cuban Breakfast
Discover the rich flavors and traditions of a Cuban Breakfast, from essential dishes to simple recipes for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
For Café Cubano:
- 4 shots of espresso
- 4 tsp sugar
For Tostada:
- 4 slices of Cuban bread
- Butter for spreading
For Pastelitos:
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- ½ cup guava paste
- ½ cup cream cheese
- 1 egg for egg wash
For Fresh Juices:
- 2 oranges juiced
- 1 mango sliced
- 1 papaya sliced
Instructions
Café Cubano:
- Brew espresso shots.
- Mix the first few drops with sugar to create espumita (creamy foam).
- Pour the remaining espresso over the foam and stir gently.
Tostada:
- Butter both sides of Cuban bread slices.
- Press in a sandwich press or toast in a pan until golden and crispy.
Pastelitos:
- Cut puff pastry into squares.
- Add a spoonful of guava paste and cream cheese to the center.
- Fold into triangles, brush with egg wash, and bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes.
Fresh Juices:
- Juice oranges and slice mangoes and papayas.
- Serve alongside the breakfast spread.
Notes
Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
| Nutrient | Amount |
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Total Fat | 12g |
| Saturated Fat | 6g |
| Protein | 15g |
| Carbohydrates | 45g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g |
| Sugars | 18g |
| Cholesterol | 45mg |
| Sodium | 480mg |