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Pastelitos de Guayaba

Cultural Context

Originating from the culinary traditions of Puerto Rico, Pastelitos de Guayaba are beloved pastries that showcase the tropical guava fruit. These sweet treats often feature a delightful combination of guava paste and cream cheese, wrapped in flaky puff pastry. Traditionally enjoyed during celebrations and holidays, they have become a staple in Puerto Rican cuisine and are now found in bakeries across the Caribbean and beyond, celebrating the island's rich flavors.

Puerto RicanPRdessert
45 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
1 lb puff pastry
8 oz guava paste
1/2 cup powdered sugar

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

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.

1

Unfurl the puff pastry.

2

Grab a piece of guava paste and place it on the pastry.

3

Fold the pastry over the guava paste.

4

Seal the edges of the pastry.

5

Adjust the baking temperature to 350°F (175°C) if using an electric coil oven.

6

Bake the pastries until golden brown, checking as needed.

Cooking Techniques

bakingfoldingsealing

Equipment Needed

ovenbaking sheetparchment paperrolling pinfork

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

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Also Known As

Guava PastriesGuava Turnovers

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