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Pastel de Guayaba y Queso

Flaky puff pastry filled with sweet guava paste and rich cream cheese. Baked until puffed and golden brown for a warm sweet treat.

40 minEasyServes 6340 cal/serving

CubanDessertOvenVegetarianNut-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

  • 2 puff pastry sheets, thawed
  • 8 oz guava paste, sliced
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar, sifted

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Cut each sheet of 2 thawed puff pastry sheets into six equal rectangles.

  3. 3

    Spread 8 oz softened cream cheese over six pastry rectangles, leaving a small border around the edges.

  4. 4

    Top the cream cheese layer with slices of 8 oz sliced guava paste.

  5. 5

    Whisk 1 beaten egg with 1 tbsp water in a small bowl to create an egg wash.

  6. 6

    Cover with the remaining pastry rectangles and press the edges with a fork to seal tightly.

  7. 7

    Brush the tops with the egg wash mixture.

  8. 8

    Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.

  9. 9

    Dust lightly with 2 tbsp sifted powdered sugar before serving warm.

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Questions

What oven temperature does Pastel de Guayaba y Queso need?

For Pastel de Guayaba y Queso, the oven is set to 400 F (about 205 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 25 minutes, in step 8.

What can I use instead of powdered sugar in Pastel de Guayaba y Queso?

The entry for Pastel de Guayaba y Queso calls for 2 tbsp powdered sugar, sifted. In its place: Blend granulated sugar with a teaspoon of cornstarch per cup until fine.

Can I make Pastel de Guayaba y Queso gluten-free?

Not cleanly. 2 puff pastry sheets, thawed has no substitute that behaves the same way in this dish. If you need strictly gluten-free, start from the gluten-free dessert collection instead.

Is Pastel de Guayaba y Queso vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 8 oz cream cheese, softened and 1 egg, beaten. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

Does Pastel de Guayaba y Queso contain eggs?

Yes: 1 egg, beaten. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Pastel de Guayaba y Queso?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 340 calories, with 6 g protein, 42 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 280 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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