Guava Cheese Pastries (Printable Version)

Buttery puff pastry enveloping sweet guava paste and creamy cheese for a perfect sweet-savory balance.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pastry

01 - 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (about 8.8 oz), thawed
02 - 1 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. 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 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. Dust with powdered sugar if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They come together in under an hour and require zero advanced baking skills, just puff pastry and a couple of simple ingredients.
  • That sweet-and-savory balance hits different, especially warm with coffee when you need something that feels both indulgent and somehow virtuous.
  • One batch makes eight gorgeous pastries that look impressive enough to serve guests but humble enough for a quiet Tuesday afternoon snack.
02 -
  • Don't skip the egg wash because those pastries need that golden color to look done, and it also helps the filling stay sealed inside instead of leaking out during baking.
  • If your filling pieces are too large, they'll prevent the pastry from sealing properly, so take the time to cut them into reasonably sized chunks before you assemble anything.
03 -
  • Make your cuts clean and decisive because sawing back and forth at puff pastry causes it to stick and tear, so one smooth slice is always better than multiple hesitant ones.
  • If you want maximum puff, avoid getting egg wash on the cut edges since egg creates a seal that prevents rising, so brush from the center outward and keep those sides exposed.
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