Guava Cheese Pastries (Printable)

Crispy puff pastry filled with sweet guava and creamy cheese for a delightful Latin American treat.

# Ingredient List:

→ Pastry

01 - 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (approximately 250g), thawed
02 - 1 large egg, beaten

→ Filling

03 - 150g guava paste, cut into 8 equal portions
04 - 100g cream cheese or mozzarella, cut into 8 equal portions

→ Garnish

05 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Roll out thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to remove creases. Cut into 8 equal rectangles.
03 - Place one piece of guava paste and one piece of cheese in the center of each pastry rectangle.
04 - Fold each rectangle in half over the filling to form a triangle or square. Press edges firmly with a fork to seal.
05 - Transfer sealed pastries to prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with beaten egg for golden coloring.
06 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until pastries are puffed and golden brown.
07 - Cool for 2 to 3 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They come together in under an hour, perfect for when you want something that feels fancy but doesn't demand hours in the kitchen.
  • The contrast of flaky pastry, creamy cheese, and fruity guava is genuinely addictive, hitting every flavor note at once.
  • They're versatile enough for dessert or a mid-afternoon snack, and they make your kitchen smell like a professional bakery without the pretension.
02 -
  • Don't use guava paste straight from the cold—let it sit at room temperature so it's easier to cut and won't crack the pastry as it bakes.
  • The egg wash makes all the difference in how golden and professional these look, so don't skip it or do it sparingly.
03 -
  • Keep all your ingredients cold before assembling—this helps the pastry puff more dramatically in the oven and creates better layers.
  • If your guava paste is too thick to cut, microwave it for 10 seconds on each side to soften it slightly, then work quickly before it hardens again.
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