Guava Cheese Pastries (Printable)

Flaky puff pastry with luscious guava and creamy melted cheese filling.

# Ingredient List:

→ Pastry

01 - 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (about 8.8 oz), thawed
02 - 1 large 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. 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 over the filling to form a square or triangle. Press edges firmly with a fork to seal completely.
05 - Transfer pastries to prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.
06 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until pastries are puffed and golden brown.
07 - Cool slightly on baking sheet. Dust with powdered sugar if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • A perfect harmony of sweet tropical guava and rich cream cheese.
  • Quick and easy to prepare using store-bought puff pastry.
  • A versatile vegetarian snack that takes only 40 minutes from start to finish.
02 -
  • Ensure the guava and cheese pieces are centered to make folding and sealing easier.
  • Always use a beaten egg wash for that signature professional, golden-brown shine.
  • Check the puff pastry label for allergen information regarding wheat, gluten, egg, soy, or nuts.
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