Pastelitos de Guayaba y Queso

Name: Pastelitos de Guayaba y Queso
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 2 puff pastry sheets, thawed; 8 oz guava paste, sliced; 4 oz cream cheese, softened; 1 egg, beaten; 1 tbsp water; 2 tbsp granulated sugar

Classic pastry turnovers filled with sweet guava paste and rich cream cheese inside a flaky puff pastry crust. Baked until golden brown for a warm sweet and savory snack.

35 minEasyServes 6340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

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

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2

Roll out 2 thawed puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface and cut each sheet into 6 equal rectangles.
3

Place a slice of 8 oz sliced guava paste and a layer of 4 oz softened cream cheese onto half of the rectangles.
4

Whisk together 1 beaten egg and 1 tbsp water to create an egg wash, then brush the edges of the filled pastry rectangles.
5

Top with the remaining pastry rectangles, pressing the edges firmly with a fork to seal.
6

Brush the tops with the remaining egg wash and sprinkle with 2 tbsp granulated sugar.
7

Bake for 20 minutes until puffed and deep golden brown.

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Questions

What temperature do I cook Pastelitos de Guayaba y Queso at?

For Pastelitos de Guayaba y Queso, the oven is set to 400 F (about 205 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 20 minutes, in step 7.

Can I make Pastelitos de Guayaba y Queso dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (4 oz cream cheese, softened) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free dessert collection instead.

Is Pastelitos de Guayaba y Queso vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 4 oz cream cheese, softened and 1 egg, beaten. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

Does Pastelitos 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.

Can I freeze Pastelitos de Guayaba y Queso?

Yes. Store Pastelitos de Guayaba y Queso airtight: two to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. It freezes for up to two months; thaw at room temperature.

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