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The History of the Pastelito de Guayaba (and How Cheese Got Involved)
Walk into any Cuban bakery in Miami, a Puerto Rican panaderÃa in New York, or a Dominican café in Santo Domingo, and chances are high you’ll spot a tray of golden, flaky pastries filled with bright pink guava paste. These sweet treats, known as pastelitos de guayaba , are more than just a snack, they're edible heritage. And when cheese enters the mix? That’s when it becomes a whole new level of comfort food. But where did this tropical treat come from? 🌴 Origins: The Guava F
Beatriz Fernandez
11 hours ago2 min read
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Why Le Rivage NYC is the Must-Visit French Restaurant on Restaurant Row
If you’re looking for an authentic French restaurant in NYC , there’s one spot that has stood the test of time: Le Rivage . Located on...
Beatriz Fernandez
Sep 262 min read
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New Recipes, Cafecito & Food Adventures in NY/NJ – Thank You for the Love!
Hello, subscribers! I am back and can’t tell you how excited I am to reconnect with all of you. Your support means everything, and I...
Beatriz Fernandez
Sep 252 min read
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Easy Air Fried Smores
If you're looking to elevate your S'mores game, then look no further. Enjoy gooey, melty S'mores in just a few minutes with your air...

Sweeter Layers
Jan 13, 20232 min read
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Edible Flower Guide For Bakers
Say goodbye to the basic sprinkles and hello to edible flowers. Adding a few pretty petals to your cakes can upgrade them in seconds....
Beatriz Fernandez
Jan 7, 20232 min read
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Easy Dehydrated Fruit Chocolate Bar
The Holidays are coming up & chocolate bars are the perfect side hustle or new menu addition for any baker. The best thing about...
Beatriz Fernandez
Sep 11, 20221 min read
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Fried Chocolate Covered Strawberries
We've all heard of fried Oreos & fried everything at carnivals, but have you ever heard of a fried chocolate covered strawberry? The idea...
Beatriz Fernandez
Aug 20, 20222 min read
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The Best Swiss Meringue Buttercream
Achieve silky smooth icing & sharp edges with SMB! OK ya'll, I know we've all had the same buttercream struggle. It's hard to find a...
Beatriz Fernandez
Jun 26, 20221 min read
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Easy & Delicious Soft Sugar Cookies
Soft & Chewy No Chill Sugar Cookies Who doesn't love a chewy soft sugar cookie? These quick & delicious cookies aren't exclusive to the...
Beatriz Fernandez
Jun 19, 20222 min read
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Delicious & Easy Bread Pudding
Happy Tuesday & welcome to the Sweeter Layers recipe blog! Today I wanted to share a quick & easy delicious bread pudding recipe. If...
Beatriz Fernandez
Jun 7, 20221 min read
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Raspberry White Chocolate Tart
My all time favorite cake filling would have to be Raspberry Cream. Since we are approaching Valentines day, I was in search of filling...
Beatriz Fernandez
Jan 21, 20221 min read
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Banana White Chocolate Tart
I've been exploring different desserts and pastries in search of new flavor inspirations. I came across a raspberry white chocolate tart...
Beatriz Fernandez
Jan 14, 20221 min read
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