Quesitos with Café con Leche

Ingredients

• For the Quesitos 🧀🥐
• 1 sheet of puff pastry (thawed)
• 6 oz cream cheese (softened) 🧀
• 3 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 egg (for egg wash) 🥚
• 2 tbsp honey or light corn syrup (for glaze) 🍯
• For the Café con Leche ☕
• 2 cups milk 🥛
• 0.5 cup brewed espresso or strong coffee ☕
• Sugar to taste (1-2 tsp recommended)

Instructions

1. 1Preheat & Prep 🔥
2. 2Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
3. 3Mix the Filling 💛
4. 4In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
5. 5Assemble the Quesitos 🎁
6. 6Cut the puff pastry into 6 equal rectangles. Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each. Fold the pastry like an envelope and seal the edges by pressing gently.
7. 7Egg Wash & Bake 🌟
8. 8Brush the top with beaten egg. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden and puffed.
9. 9Glaze ’Em Up! 🍯
10. 10While warm, brush with honey or light corn syrup for that signature shine. Let cool slightly.
11. 11Café con Leche Time ☕🫶
12. 12Heat milk in a saucepan until steaming (not boiling). Add espresso and sugar to taste. Whisk gently for a frothy top!