Guava Cloud Pie (Printable)

Luscious tropical icebox pie with creamy guava filling, crisp macadamia crust, and fluffy whipped topping.

# What You'll 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 oven to 350°F
02 - In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, chopped macadamia nuts, and sugar. Stir in melted butter until mixture resembles wet sand.
03 - Press mixture evenly into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
04 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly golden. 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 guava filling into cooled crust and smooth the top.
08 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
09 - Whip chilled cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla to stiff peaks.
10 - Spread or pipe whipped cream over chilled pie. Garnish with additional macadamia nuts or lime zest if desired.
11 - Slice and serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It tastes like a fancy bakery creation but actually comes together in your own kitchen without any finicky techniques.
  • The macadamia crust adds a buttery crunch that keeps this from feeling like just another cream pie.
  • Make it the day before and finish with whipped cream moments before serving, which means you can actually relax when guests arrive.
02 -
  • The filling must be completely cool before you spread whipped cream on top, or you'll end up with a puddle instead of clouds—I learned this the hard way and had to improvise with a sauce boat.
  • Whisking that cornstarch mixture constantly is not optional; let it sit even for a moment and you'll have lumps that no amount of straining will fix later.
  • Fresh lime juice makes an actual difference in brightness; the bottled version tastes flat and one-dimensional by comparison.
03 -
  • If you can't find guava juice, look in the international section or check Latin markets; it's worth seeking out because it's irreplaceable in this recipe.
  • Room temperature cream cheese whisks in smoothly without lumps; if yours is cold, just leave it on the counter for 30 minutes while you prepare the crust.
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