Guava Cheese Pastries (Printable)

Flaky golden puff pastry filled with sweet guava paste and creamy melted cheese for a perfect sweet-savory treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pastry

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

→ Filling

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

→ Optional Garnish

05 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Roll out thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to smooth any creases.
03 - Cut pastry into 8 equal rectangles using a sharp knife.
04 - Place one piece of guava paste and one piece of cheese in the center of each rectangle.
05 - Fold each rectangle over the filling to form a square or triangle, then press edges firmly with a fork to seal.
06 - Transfer pastries to prepared baking sheet and brush tops with beaten egg for golden finish.
07 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until pastries are puffed and golden brown.
08 - Cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar if desired, and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The pastry puffs into something almost impossibly flaky, while the filling stays molten and balanced between sweet and savory.
  • You can have these ready to bake in under 20 minutes, making them perfect for unexpected guests or when you need something special fast.
  • They work equally well as a morning treat with coffee or a sophisticated dessert that feels restaurant-quality but comes from your own kitchen.
02 -
  • Don't skip the fork sealing step—I once tried to fold without sealing, and three pastries exploded open during baking, leaking guava paste all over my oven rack.
  • Make sure your cream cheese pieces are actually cold when you assemble them; softened cheese will melt too fast and create a leaking mess instead of a creamy surprise inside.
03 -
  • If your pastry cracks while rolling, don't panic—just press the pieces back together, and once it bakes, the seams disappear completely into that beautiful puff.
  • Cut your guava paste and cheese into pieces before you start rolling pastry so you're not fumbling with cold ingredients when the clock is ticking and the pastry is warming up.
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