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Guava and Cheese Cuban Pastries (Pastelitos de Guayaba y Queso)

Known as Pastelitos de Guayaba y Queso, these sweet and savory treats make an appearance at every Cuban gathering for good reason
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Cuban
Diet: Vegan
Keyword: Simple Recipe
Servings: 6 people

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 1 Pizza Cutter or knife
  • 1 Brush to coat with simple syrup

Ingredients

Guava + Cheese Pastry

  • 1 package puff pastry vegan friendly
  • ½ block guava paste
  • ½ cup vegan cream cheese that is nut or tofu base, NOT oil based

Simple Syrup

  • 1 part organic white sugar
  • 1 part hot water

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to pastry package directions.
  • Cut 1 package puff pastry into squares and fill the center of the dough with a scoop of ½ cup vegan cream cheese and a slice of ½ block guava paste.
  • To seal, fold diagonal corners of the dough to make a triangle and gently press the dough to close. Poke the top with a fork.
  • Make a quick simple syrup with equal 1 part organic white sugar and 1 part hot water . Mix until the sugar has dissolved.
  • Spread the tops of the pastry with simple syrup and bake according to package directions. Once they are golden brown, remove from oven and let them cool on a rack.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

It's important to use a nut or tofu based cream cheese. Cheeses that are primarily oil based will liquefy and spill out of the pastry.
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