Pastelitos de Guayaba

Ingredients

• 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 14 oz guava paste, sliced thin
• 6 oz cream cheese, cut into small pieces
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar

Before you cook

• Thaw the puff pastry sheets in the refrigerator according to the package instructions.
• Slice the guava paste into thin pieces.

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. Unroll one puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.
3. Cut the sheet into 9 even squares.
4. Repeat with the second sheet to make 9 more squares.
5. Lay the first set of 9 squares on the baking sheet, spaced apart.
6. Place a slice of guava paste and a small piece of cream cheese in the center of each square.
7. Cover each square with one of the second set of squares.
8. Press the edges together firmly with a fork to seal.
9. Brush the top of each pastry with the beaten egg.
10. Sprinkle each one with a pinch of sugar.
11. Cut two small slits in the top of each pastry to let steam escape.
12. Bake for 18 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
13. Let the pastelitos cool for 5 minutes on the sheet before serving.