Pastelitos de Guayaba y Queso (Cuban Guava and Cream Cheese Pastries)
Flaky puff pastry squares filled with sweet guava paste and soft cream cheese, a Cuban bakery classic made in minutes.
- Time40 mins
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.93 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Line a large baking tray with baking paper.
- 2
Unroll the pastry and cut it into 6 equal rectangles, about 10 by 12 cm.
- 3
Beat the cream cheese with the icing sugar until smooth. Slice the guava paste into 6 thin slabs.
- 4
Put a slab of guava paste on one half of each rectangle and spread a spoonful of cream cheese over it. Brush the edges with egg, fold over, and press the edges with a fork to seal. Cut two small slits in the top.
- 5
Brush with egg and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until puffed and deep golden.
19 min - 6
Cool for 10 minutes before eating, as the filling is very hot. They are best the same day.
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