GUAVA CUBAN PASTRY (PASTELITO DE GUAYABA)

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Our favorite Cuban pastry. Flaky crust with a creamy melted guava. Just 4 ingredients! What is your favorite go-to pastry?

Provided by Lickteig Chefs

Time 40m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (17.5 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 (8 ounce) jar guava paste
1 large egg, beaten
sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cut guava paste into 18 thin slices.
  • Unroll puff pastry and cut into 18 squares. Place a thin slice of guava paste onto each square and fold pastry piece over to make a triangle. Using a fork, pinch the edges of the triangle together. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar if you like.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and golden, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.4 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 71.9 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

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