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Guava Pastry Recipe

Pastelitos de guayaba pair sweet guava and creamy cheese with flaky puff pastry to create a quick and irresistible tropical treat. Enjoy a tropical vacation hack with this quick and easy guava, cream cheese, and puff pastry treat.
Makes about 12 pastries
Course Dessert/Snack
Cuisine Caribbean, Latin American, Spanish
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 305kcal
Author Imma

Ingredients

  • 2 sheets puff pastry
  • 6-8 ounces (170-225g) guava paste
  • 6-8 ounces (170-225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon (6g) grated lime zest (optional but desirable)
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tablespoons (7-15g) powdered sugar
  • 1 beaten egg to seal and glaze
  • 3 tablespoons (30g) caster sugar or granulated sugar (optional)

Instructions

  • Remove the puff pastry from the freezer about 45 minutes before using.
  • Preheat oven to 375℉ (190℃).
  • Line a baking or cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Whisk the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lime zest together by hand until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
  • Unroll the puff pastry, and cut each sheet into six 3"x 4" pieces (a total of 12 pastries).
  • Divide the guava paste into 12 portions and place a portion in the center of each pastry. Add about 1½ tablespoons of the cream cheese filling next to it, leaving some room around the edges.
  • Fold over, pressing gently to seal them with your fingers. Or seal them by pressing the edges with the tines of a fork.
  • Place the pastries on a baking sheet (or freeze them for later). Brush them with the beaten egg and sprinkle them with the caster sugar if desired.
  • Bake at 375℉ (190℃) for 18-22 minutes or until a beautiful golden brown.

Notes

  • Thaw puff pastry at least 30 minutes before assembling.
  • Guava paste (pasta de guayaba) is available at Latin American stores and Amazon.
  • For easy homemade guava paste, chop fresh guavas into quarters and add the same weight of sugar as fruit. Stir and let it sit until the fruit releases its natural juices, then simmer until it has thickened and reduced to about half its original volume. Stir in the juice of one lime, let it cool, and enjoy.
  • Please note that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly depending on the products used in the recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pastry | Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 105mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 280IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg