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Pasteles de Guayaba y Queso Recipe

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Pasteles de Guayaba y Queso are delightful Cuban pastries featuring a flaky pastry crust filled with a sweet guava paste and creamy cream cheese center. Perfect as a snack or dessert, these baked treats combine the rich and fruity flavors of guava with smooth, tangy cream cheese.

Ingredients

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Pastry

  • 2 pastry sheets (usually comes in packs of 2 in a box)

Filling

  • 6 oz guava paste
  • 6 oz cream cheese

Egg Wash

  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tbsp water

Other

  • Parchment paper (for lining the baking sheet)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the pastries.
  2. Prepare pastry sheets: Remove the frozen pastry sheets from the freezer and let them rest on the counter for about 5 minutes. Then cut the sheets into 12 rectangles total. If the sheets are wrapped, first cut them crosswise in half, let them thaw slightly, then cut lengthwise. Cutting while mostly frozen helps prevent sticking. Set the cut rectangles aside.
  3. Slice guava paste: Cut six 1/4-inch thick slices from the guava paste and set these slices aside for filling.
  4. Line baking sheet: Cover a half-sized baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
  5. Arrange pastry bottom layers: Place 6 of the pastry rectangles on the lined baking sheet, spacing them so they do not touch. You may need to bake in batches depending on your sheet size.
  6. Add guava paste: Place one slice of guava paste onto the center of each pastry rectangle.
  7. Add cream cheese: Cut the cream cheese into 1 oz pieces and place one piece on top of each guava slice to create the filling.
  8. Add top pastry layer: Place the remaining 6 pastry rectangles over the cream cheese-filled rectangles. If the dough is still stiff, let it thaw on top of the pastries so it can fold around the filling edges.
  9. Seal edges: Dip your finger in water and run it along the edges of the bottom pastry pieces. Press the top rectangles down onto the bottom ones to seal along the edges, pinching gently all around to secure the filling inside.
  10. Apply egg wash (optional): Whisk together the egg yolk and water, and use a brush to lightly coat the top of each sealed pastry for a golden finish.
  11. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown and puffed.
  12. Cool and serve: Remove from oven and allow the pastries to cool slightly before serving to enjoy the warm, gooey filling.

Notes

  • Cutting the pastry sheets while still mostly frozen helps prevent them from sticking together.
  • If you don’t have parchment paper, lightly grease the baking sheet to avoid sticking.
  • The egg wash is optional but helps achieve a glossy, golden crust.
  • These pastries are best served warm for a melty cheese and guava experience.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Keywords: Guava paste pastries, Cuban dessert, cream cheese pastries, baked guava treats, Latin American sweets

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