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These guava and cheese pastries, or pastelitos de guayaba y queso, are a classic Miami treat! Using store-bought puff pastry makes them incredibly easy to prepare at home. The key is in the crimping – make sure those edges are sealed tight to keep the filling from escaping!
Ingredients
- package (about 14 oz) Puff pastry1
- Guava paste8 oz
- Cream cheese4 oz
- Egg1
- Water1 tablespoon
- Sugar2 tablespoons
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash. Set aside.
Lightly flour a clean surface. Unfold the puff pastry sheet and gently roll it out to slightly thin it.
Cut the guava paste and cream cheese into small, even squares or rectangles.
Arrange the guava paste and cream cheese pieces evenly across one half of the puff pastry sheet, leaving about a 1/2 inch border.
Fold the other half of the puff pastry over the filling. Gently press down around the filling to seal.
Use a fork to crimp the edges of the pastry, ensuring a tight seal. This will prevent the filling from leaking out during baking.
Cut the pastry into individual squares or rectangles.
Brush the tops of the pastries with the egg wash and sprinkle with sugar.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastries are golden brown and puffed up.
Let the pastries cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving. Enjoy warm!
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