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side view of 3 Ingredient Cuban Guava Pastries on a kitchen counter and towel
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3 Ingredient Cuban Guava Pastries You’ll Want to Bake This Week

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These 3 ingredient Cuban guava pastries use pastry dough, guava paste, and cream cheese or brie. They bake up golden and flaky and are simple enough for any day of the week.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Cuban
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Frozen puff pastry thawed
  • Guava paste cut into small rectangles
  • Cream cheese softened
Optional
  • Egg wash for brushing
  • Sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 1 Sharp Knife
  • 1 Parchment Paper

Method
 

Prep
  1. Thaw puff pastry in the refrigerator so it stays cold and easy to work with.
  2. Cut guava paste into small pieces. Soften cream cheese. Preheat oven to 400°F.
Instructions
  1. Lay the thawed puff pastry on parchment paper set over a cutting board. Unfold gently.
  2. Cut the pastry into two-inch squares.
  3. Add a small amount of cream cheese to each square and place a piece of guava paste on top.
    side view of formed guava pastries
  4. Fold each square closed and press the edges gently to seal. They do not need to be perfect.
    Pressed 3 Ingredient Cuban Guava Pastries open pastry forming pressed
  5. Transfer pastries to a parchment lined baking sheet. Brush each pastry with egg wash made from equal parts beaten egg and water.
  6. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until puffed and golden. Serve warm.
    side view on baking sheet 3 Ingredient Cuban Guava Pastries open pastry baked

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSodium: 80mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 7g

Notes

Tips

  • Thaw the puff pastry in the fridge for two to three hours so it stays cold and easy to work with
  • Always follow the thawing recommendation on the box since every brand softens a little differently
  • An organic French puff pastry gives the best flavor and the cleanest, flakiest layers
  • Keep the dough cold while you assemble the pastries so they puff properly in the oven
  • If the dough warms up too much, pop the sheet pan in the fridge for a few minutes before baking

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