Guava Cheese Pastries (Printable)

Flaky pastries with sweet guava and creamy cheese filling for a perfect sweet-savory balance.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pastry Components

01 - 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (approximately 8.8 ounces), thawed
02 - 1 large egg, beaten for egg wash

→ Filling Ingredients

03 - 5.3 ounces guava paste, cut into 8 equal pieces
04 - 3.5 ounces cream cheese, cut into 8 equal pieces (mozzarella may be substituted for stretchier texture)

→ Optional Garnish

05 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Roll out puff pastry on lightly floured surface to smooth creases. Cut into 8 equal rectangles.
03 - Place guava paste and cream cheese in center of each rectangle. Fold dough over filling to form square or triangle shape. Press edges firmly with fork to seal.
04 - Transfer pastries to prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with beaten egg. Bake 18-20 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
05 - Cool briefly on wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar if desired. Serve warm.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • The contrast between flaky, buttery pastry and the gooey sweet filling is pure comfort
  • These look bakery beautiful but require zero special skills or patience
  • Perfect for everything from afternoon coffee to late night cravings
02 -
  • Cold pastry is crucial, so work quickly and don't let it sit at room temperature too long or you'll lose those signature flaky layers
  • Seal the edges thoroughly with your fork, or you'll end up with melted cheese escaping all over your baking sheet
  • These are at their absolute best within 15 minutes of baking, though they're still pretty excellent reheated the next day
03 -
  • Use a very sharp knife to cut the cold guava paste, pressing down firmly rather than sawing back and forth
  • Don't overfill the pastries or the filling will burst through during baking
  • Brush the egg wash carefully, avoiding the sealed edges so they don't get soggy or prevent proper sealing
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