Guava Duff

What it really is

A rolled Bahamian guava pudding, steamed and traditionally served with a rich sauce.

Guava is spread through sweet dough, rolled and steamed or boiled.

Guava is enclosed in sweet dough and the roll is cooked with moist heat. The fruit may be incorporated as a filling or spread through the dough before it is rolled; the result is sliced for serving. It is a Bahamian dessert. The word duff describes the steamed or boiled pudding style, so the dish is not simply a guava tart baked in an open crust.

How it's served

• Served warm in slices, often with butter or rum sauce.
• Recipes vary; describe the version actually prepared.

Serve in warm slices, often with a rich sauce poured over or served alongside. A butter-based or rum sauce is a common accompaniment, but it is separate from the roll and varies by recipe. Let the slices rest briefly after steaming so the dough holds its shape when cut; keep any sauce clearly identified as an addition.

How to write it on the menu

• Confirm recipe-specific ingredients and allergens before making dietary claims.
• Nutrition values are approximate per-100 g estimates, not laboratory analysis.

Describe the rolled, steamed dough and identify guava as the filling. Wheat, egg and dairy may be present in the dough, and a butter or rum sauce changes the allergen profile; verify the actual recipe. Do not imply that the sauce is included unless it is served with the portion.