Guava and Cream Cheese Pastries
Guava is having a a much deserved moment and these guava and cream cheese pastries are a classic flavor combo.
Ingredients
- 1 puff pastry sheet 245 grams, thawed per package instructions
- 4 ounces cream cheese cut into 9 squares
- ¼ cup guava spread or 9 squares of guava paste
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar Optional garnish
Instructions
- Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat at 350°F.
- Cut the puff pastry sheet into 9 equal-size squares.1 puff pastry sheet
- Slice the cream cheese into 5 equal size pieces and then cut each one in half.4 ounces cream cheese
- Place a square of cream cheese on top of a square of puff pastry and add a dollop of the guava spread (about ½ tablespoon).¼ cup guava spread
- Fold the corners of the puff pastry towers the center, pinching the sides as best as you can to enclose the filling.
- Add a sprinkle of coarse sugar if desired.1 tablespoon coarse sugar
- Bake the pastries on a baking sheet for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove to a cooling rack or plate, let cool down for 5-8 minutes and enjoy.
Notes
Wait until the pastries have cooled down, the guava jam gets very hot and could burn the roof of your mouth.
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