Pastelitos de Guayaba
Pastelitos de Guayaba is a popular Cuban pastry that originated in Spain and was brought to Cuba by Spanish immigrants.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 6.
Pastelitos de Guayaba
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Roll out the puff pastry sheets and cut them into 3-inch squares.
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In a small saucepan, melt the guava paste with water over low heat until smooth.
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In a separate bowl, mix the cream cheese and sugar until well combined.
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Place a teaspoon of cream cheese mixture and a teaspoon of guava paste in the center of each pastry square.
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Fold the pastry diagonally to form a triangle and seal the edges with a fork.
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Beat the egg with a tablespoon of water to make an egg wash.
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Brush the pastries with the egg wash.
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Place the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
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Allow the pastelitos to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 180kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 7g11%
- Total Carbohydrate 28g10%
- Sugars 14g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
