Puerto Rican Guava Cheese Appetizer
Elevate your appetizer game with this irresistible Puerto Rican Guava Cheese Appetizer—a tantalizing blend of sweet and savory flavors wrapped in flaky puff pastry. Featuring rich guava paste and creamy cheese, this delightful treat captures the essence of Caribbean cuisine with just a few simple ingredients. Perfectly golden and crisp, these bite-sized delights are ideal for entertaining, whether at a family gathering or a festive holiday party. With a quick 15-minute prep time and a mere 20 minutes in the oven, this easy-to-make recipe delivers elegance and bold flavors in every bite. Serve them warm for a sensational starter that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces guava paste
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 package puff pastry sheets
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for dusting)
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Lightly dust a clean work surface with flour and roll out the puff pastry sheet to smooth any creases. Cut the sheet into 3-inch squares.
Slice the guava paste into small cubes, roughly 1-inch wide. Set aside.
Cut the cream cheese into cubes of the same size as the guava paste.
Place one cube of guava paste and one cube of cream cheese in the center of each puff pastry square.
Fold the corners of the puff pastry over the filling to form a sealed pouch, pinching the edges slightly to secure.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to make an egg wash. Brush the egg wash over the sealed puff pastry pouches.
Arrange the pouches on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each for expansion during baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and crisp.
Allow to cool slightly before serving warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4354 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 266.2 g | 341% | |
| Saturated Fat | 98.2 g | 491% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 425 mg | 142% | |
| Sodium | 3020 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 452.1 g | 164% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 179.0 g | ||
| Protein | 56.1 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 328 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 1020 mg | 22% | |
*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.
