Cuban Guava and Cream Cheese Pastries
Nine puff pastry treats filled with guava paste and cream cheese, baked until golden and crisp.
A Cuban version of guava pastries with cream cheese, made with prepared puff pastry. This recipe makes nine pastries; versions with guava alone also exist.
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Method
- 01
Prepare the pastry
Thaw the puff pastry according to the package directions. One source gives 20–30 minutes as a guide. Preheat the oven to 200 °C.
Temperature: 200 °C / 392 °FReady to continue when: The pastry is thawed and the oven has reached 200 °C.
30 min - 02
Fill the squares
Roll out the pastry and cut it into nine equal squares. Divide the guava paste and cream cheese among them, leaving each square’s edges clear.
Ready to continue when: There are nine squares with the filling centered and the edges clear.
- 03
Seal and glaze
Fold each square over the filling and press the edges to seal. Brush the tops with the beaten egg and sprinkle with the sugar.
Ready to continue when: All nine pastries are sealed, brushed on top, and lightly sprinkled with sugar.
- 04
Bake
Arrange the pastries on a baking tray and bake at 200 °C for 20–25 minutes, until golden and crisp.
Temperature: 200 °C / 392 °FReady to continue when: The pastry is golden and crisp.
25 min - 05
Let rest
Transfer the pastries to a rack and let them rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Ready to continue when: They have rested for 10 minutes and are ready to serve.
10 min
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Sources and review
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