Cuban Pastelitos de Guayaba--Guava Pastry

guava paste

🥗Healthier: fresh guava

💰Cheaper: apple butter

Fresh guava offers a lighter flavor, while apple butter is more accessible.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta is lower in fat, and cottage cheese is often more affordable.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Cut the puff pastry into 12 rectangular pieces.

Brush the corners of all the pastry pieces with the beaten egg.

Place a piece of cream cheese and guava paste on one piece of pastry.

Cover it with another piece of puff pastry, ensuring all corners are sealed.

Brush the top of the pastry with the egg wash and sprinkle with sugar.

Bake in the oven at 350°F for about 30 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens