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WONDER GIRLS VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: COOKING WITH CELEBRITY CHEF MONTI CARLO: LEARN HOW TO MAKE QUESITOS!

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Quesitos Boricua

Cultural Context

Quesitos Boricua are a beloved Puerto Rican pastry, often enjoyed as a sweet treat during celebrations and gatherings. These delightful cheese-filled pastries showcase the island's rich culinary heritage, blending Spanish and indigenous influences. Today, quesitos are a popular snack not just in Puerto Rico but also among the Puerto Rican diaspora, making them a cherished symbol of cultural identity.

Puerto RicanPRdessert
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
8 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 package (17.3 oz) puff pastry

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Welcome everyone to the virtual workshop.

2

Introduce Chef Monty Carlo and explain the dish: quesitos, a Puerto Rican pastry.

3

Discuss the origin of quesitos and its ingredients, including cream cheese and puff pastry.

4

Show the puff pastry sheet, explaining it is a laminated dough and how to thaw it properly in the refrigerator overnight.

5

Dust the workstation with a little flour to prevent sticking.

6

Cut the puff pastry along the seams to create three strips.

7

Cut each strip into thirds, making sure to cut straight down to preserve the layers.

8

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

baking sheetparchment papermixing bowlrolling pinforkpastry brush

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

QuesitosPuerto Rican Cheese Pastries

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