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Pastelitos de Queso

Crispy Cuban puff pastry turnovers filled with sweetened cream cheese and finished with a glossy sugar glaze.

40 minMediumServes 6340 cal/serving

CubanDessertOvenVegetarianNut-FreeShellfish-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

  • 2 puff pastry sheets, thawed
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 tbsp water

Instructions

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    In a bowl, mix 8 oz softened cream cheese, half of the 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.

  3. 3

    Unfold 2 thawed puff pastry sheets onto a lightly floured surface and cut each sheet into nine squares.

  4. 4

    Spoon cream cheese mixture onto half of the squares, top with remaining pastry squares, and crimp edges with a fork to seal.

  5. 5

    Whisk 1 beaten egg with half of the 2 tbsp water and brush over pastry tops.

  6. 6

    Bake for 20 minutes until puffed and golden brown.

  7. 7

    Boil remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar and remaining 2 tbsp water in a saucepan for 2 minutes, then brush syrup over warm pastries.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Pastelitos de Queso?

As written, 40 minutes: 20 of prep and 20 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 6 (20 minutes): "Bake for 20 minutes until puffed and golden brown."

What oven temperature does Pastelitos de Queso need?

For Pastelitos de 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 6.

How do I know when Pastelitos de Queso is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 6: cook until puffed and golden brown.

Can I make Pastelitos de Queso dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (8 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 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 Pastelitos de 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.

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