Guava Cheese Pastries (Printable Version)

Golden puff pastry filled with sweet guava and melted cheese for a delightful sweet-savory treat.

# What You Need:

→ Pastry

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

→ Filling

03 - 5.3 oz guava paste, divided into 8 equal portions
04 - 3.5 oz cream cheese or mozzarella, divided into 8 equal portions

→ 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 portion of guava paste and one portion 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.
05 - Transfer pastries to prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with beaten egg for 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 Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in under 40 minutes, so last-minute guests never feel like a crisis.
  • The contrast between sweet guava and savory cheese is addictive, and everyone assumes you spent hours on them.
02 -
  • If your pastry tears while folding, pinch it back together with wet fingers—small imperfections disappear in the oven and taste the same as perfect ones.
  • Don't skip the egg wash; it's the difference between looking homemade and looking intentional.
03 -
  • Brush your egg wash on the sides of the pastries too—it creates a more evenly golden finish and looks restaurant-quality.
  • If you're making these ahead, assemble them completely, freeze them on a baking sheet, then bake from frozen, adding just a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
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