Guava & Cheese Turnovers
These Cuban-inspired Guava Turnovers are irresistibly delicious and, with only four ingredients, they could not be an easier to make. After trying them at a Cuban bakery in Tampa recently, I was inspired to make them. In Spanish, these are called "Pastelitos de Guayaba y Queso" because they not only have guava paste in them, they have cream cheese, which gives the sweetness a wonderful balance. Read on for the recipe.
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Ingredients
- Store-bought frozen Puff Pastry Sheets
- Guava Paste
- Cream Cheese Softened
- 1 Egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º
- Take frozen, pre-made puff pastry sheets out of box and let them thaw a few minutes so that they become easier to work with.
- Place on flat surface. Use lightly floured rolling pin to roll sheets out slightly, pinching together any cracks in the dough.
- Using paring knife, cut each sheet into four equal squares.
- Cut guava paste into slices about 1/4" thick and place diagonally in center of each pastry square.
- Spread cream cheese on top of guava paste.
- Whisk egg in small bowl to use as egg wash.
- Brush egg wash along edges of each pastry square.
- Fold pastry over to form triangles and press edges down to form seal.
- Slice small vents across top to create heat vents.
- Place turnovers on baking sheet, then brush egg wash on top to cover entire surface.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.
Notes
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