Season 01 - Breakfast / S01B14
Guava and Cheese Pastries
Story
As Don Luis took a bite of the warm, flaky pastry, the sweet guava paste oozed out, perfectly blending with the creamy cheese. “In Puerto Rico,” he said, “sweet and salty is a love story that never ends. Guava and cheese—wrapped in buttery pastry—is the taste of home.” Served with a steaming cup of café con leche, these Guava and Cheese Pastries (Pastelillos de Guayaba y Queso) are a timeless treat for breakfast or dessert. Today, we’re crafting them with a little extra love to make every bite unforgettable.
Ingredients
- For the Pastries:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 0.5 cup guava paste, sliced into thin strips
- 0.5 cup cream cheese or queso blanco, softened
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract (optional, for extra flavor)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 2 tbsp sugar (for sprinkling)
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- 11️⃣ Preheat the Oven
- 2Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 3Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 🔥
- 42️⃣ Prepare the Puff Pastry
- 5Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.
- 6Cut it into 6 equal squares. 🥐✨
- 73️⃣ Add the Filling
- 8Place a slice of guava paste and a dollop of cream cheese in the center of each square.
- 9Add a touch of vanilla extract for extra depth of flavor (optional). 🍓🧀
- 104️⃣ Seal the Pastries
- 11Fold each square into a triangle or rectangle, aligning the edges.
- 12Press the edges with a fork to seal tightly.
- 13Brush the tops with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar for a golden, crisp finish. ✨🥚
- 145️⃣ Bake to Perfection
- 15Bake the pastries for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed up. ⏳🥐
- 166️⃣ Cool & Dust
- 17Let the pastries cool slightly, then dust them with powdered sugar for a sweet, delicate finish. ❄️✨
About the narrator
Don Luis · A character for three generations
Don Luis is the brand character and narrator for this catalog: a warm voice for Puerto Rican family recipes tested by the real creator behind the brand. The project carries three generations of flavor and writes each recipe step by step so any kid can follow it.
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