Guava Cheese Pastries (Printable Version)

Golden puff pastry with sweet guava and melted cheese filling for irresistible sweet-savory flavor.

# Ingredient List:

→ Pastry

01 - 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed (approximately 8.8 oz)
02 - 1 egg, beaten for egg wash

→ Filling

03 - 5.3 oz guava paste, cut into 8 equal pieces
04 - 3.5 oz cream cheese or mozzarella, cut into 8 equal pieces

→ Optional Garnish

05 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy preparation in only 40 minutes.
  • A perfect harmony of sweet tropical guava and rich cream cheese.
  • Uses simple ingredients like frozen puff pastry for a flaky finish.
  • A versatile vegetarian treat suitable for dessert or tea time.
02 -
  • Ensure you press the edges firmly with a fork to prevent the sweet filling from leaking out during baking.
  • Brushing the tops with a beaten egg is the secret to achieving that professional golden-brown color.
  • Let the pastries cool slightly before dusting with sugar so it doesn't melt immediately.
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