Description
The Pastelillos de Guayaba (Guava Pastries) are prepared with a buttery puff pastry that is filled with guava paste. Once baked, powdered sugar is then sprinkled on top of each pastry. The flaky dough with powdered sugar just melts in your mouth. The guava paste gives the pastelillo (pastry) a burst of tropical fruit flavor.
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 sheet Puff Pastry*
- 6 ounces Guava Paste, cut into ¼-inch slices**
- 1 whole egg
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Roll out puff pastry sheet until completely flat. Cut the dough into 8 (eight) 3.75 x 5-inch squares or the size of your preference.
- Arrange 4 squares on top of baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place the other 4 squares in the refrigerator to prevent the dough from becoming too soft.
- Place the slices of guava paste on top of each square, leaving some space around the border.
- Cover the guava paste with the squares that we placed in the refrigerator.
- Gently press down with your fingers around the edges to seal both layers.
- Trim the edges of each square with the pizza cutter for an even shape and to completely seal the pastelillos.
- Brush some egg wash on the entire surface of each pastry.
- Score the top of each pastry with a knife to release the steam and to rise evenly upward. This is optional.
- Place in oven at 400°F and bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand to cool for 3 minutes.***
- Sprinkle on top of each pastry with plenty of powered sugar.
Notes
*For this recipe, I used 1 puff pastry sheet, which yields approximately 4 guava pastries.
** Goya brand (1 pound 5 ounce can). The guava paste was then cut into quarters.
***If the dough is too soft before it is placed in oven, place the pastelillos in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes to chill the dough. This will allow the pastries to puff up in layers.
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Keywords: Pastelillos de Guayaba, Guava Pastries,