Guava and Cheese Pastelitos

Pastelitos de guayaba y queso

Ingredients6

• puff pastry500 g
• guava paste200 g
• cream cheese150 g
• egg1
• water1 tbsp
• granulated sugar2 tbsp

Method

1. Heat the oven to 200°C. Let the puff pastry soften just enough to unfold without cracking.
2. Cut the guava paste into thin slices and the cream cheese into matching pieces.
3. Roll the pastry lightly and cut it into squares about 10 cm across.
4. Place guava and cream cheese in the center of each square, moisten the edges, and fold into triangles, pressing the seams firmly.
5. Beat the egg with the water and brush it over the pastelitos, then sprinkle with sugar.
6. Bake on a lined tray for 18 to 22 minutes, until puffed and deep golden. Cool slightly before serving.