Pastelito De Guayaba Cuban Guava Pastry
Delight your taste buds with the irresistible charm of Pastelitos de Guayaba, the classic Cuban guava pastry that's perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon treat. These flaky puff pastry delights feature a luscious filling of sweet guava paste, with an optional creamy layer of tangy cream cheese for added decadence. Sealed to perfection and brushed with a golden egg wash, these pastries bake up crisp, buttery, and irresistibly aromatic. A light dusting of powdered sugar completes their look for a touch of elegance. With just 15 minutes of prep time, these easy-to-make pastries are a quick and authentic way to bring a taste of Cuba to your table. Serve them warm or at room temperature and enjoy their melt-in-your-mouth goodness with a cup of coffee or cafecito!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 sheets Puff pastry sheets
- 8 ounces Guava paste
- 4 ounces Cream cheese
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tablespoon Water
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Unroll the puff pastry sheets onto a clean, lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into 4 equal squares, giving you 8 squares total.
Slice the guava paste into thin rectangular pieces. Each piece should be roughly 2 inches long and 1 inch wide, enough to fit comfortably inside the center of a puff pastry square.
If using cream cheese, slice it into small rectangular pieces to match the size of the guava paste slices.
Place a piece of guava paste (and cream cheese, if desired) in the center of each puff pastry square.
Fold each pastry square to form a rectangle or triangle, depending on your preference. Press the edges together firmly using your fingers or a fork to seal each pastry.
In a small bowl, whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon of water to create an egg wash.
Brush the tops of the pastries with the egg wash, which will help them turn golden and shiny while baking.
Transfer the pastries to the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each one.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed and golden brown.
Remove the pastries from the oven and let them cool slightly on a wire rack.
If desired, dust the pastries with powdered sugar before serving for an extra sweet touch.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your Pastelitos de Guayaba!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1767 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.5 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.1 g | 176% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 334 mg | 111% | |
| Sodium | 911 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 239.0 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 183.4 g | ||
| Protein | 20.7 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 158 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 474 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
