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These sweet pastries are a staple in Cuban and Puerto Rican bakeries.","serves":8,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":35,"activeMinutes":15},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"2 sheets of puff pastry, thawed","name":"Puff Pastry","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"sheets","notes":"thawed but still cold","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"250g guava paste, sliced into squares","name":"Guava Paste","quantity":250,"unit":"g","usQuantity":8.8,"usUnit":"oz","form":"sliced","notes":"cut into 8 equal squares","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"225g cream cheese, softened","name":"Cream Cheese","quantity":225,"unit":"g","usQuantity":8,"usUnit":"oz","form":"softened","notes":"full fat preferred","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 egg, beaten","name":"Egg","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"beaten","notes":"for egg wash","group":"Topping","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 tablespoon coarse sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":12,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"coarse","notes":"turbinado or sanding sugar","group":"Topping","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.","group":"Preparation","title":"Preheat your oven","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into 4 large squares (or 8 smaller ones) to get 8 total pastry bases and 8 tops.","group":"Assembly","title":"Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheets","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Place 8 pastry squares onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread a generous tablespoon of cream cheese in the center of each square, then top with a slice of guava paste.","group":"Assembly","title":"Place 8 pastry squares","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Brush the edges of the bottom squares with a little of the beaten egg. Place the remaining pastry squares on top. Use a fork to crimp and seal the edges tightly.","group":"Assembly","title":"Brush the edges of the bottom squares","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Brush the tops of the pastries with the remaining egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Cut 2-3 small slits in the top of each pastry to allow steam to escape.","group":"Finishing","title":"Brush the tops of the pastries","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Bake for 20 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed and a deep golden brown. Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving, as the guava filling will be very hot.","group":"Baking","title":"Bake for 20 minutes, or","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Baking"}],"notes":"For the best results, use a high-quality guava paste (pasta de guayaba) found in the Hispanic aisle. You can skip the cream cheese for a strictly fruit-filled version, but the cheese provides a wonderful balance to the sweetness of the guava.","cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Cuban","Puerto Rican"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["bake"],"equipment":["Baking sheet","Parchment paper","Pastry brush","Fork"],"diet":["vegetarian"],"allergens":["wheat","milk","eggs","gluten"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":8,"unit":"pastries","note":"Large individual servings"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"You can assemble the pastries and freeze them raw on a baking sheet. Once frozen, transfer to a bag. Bake from frozen, adding 5 minutes to the cook time."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container at room temperature. For best texture, reheat in a toaster oven for 2-3 minutes to restore crispness.","reheatingNotes":"Avoid microwaving as it will make the puff pastry soggy."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fpastel_de_guayaba_32a2512bbc%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=dcbd1fd3-acf7-4d7a-8b6f-9d6a72354c8b","imageAlt":"Guava Pastry (Pastel de Guayaba) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["guava","pastry","latin american","dessert","puff pastry","pastelitos","sweet"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Guava Pastry (Pastel de Guayaba)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T00:07:25.610Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T00:07:25.610Z","related":[{"id":"agua_fresca_de_limon_2a14774356","slug":"agua-fresca-de-limon","title":"Agua Fresca de Limón","description":"A traditional, crisp, and refreshing Latin American lime drink that perfectly balances tangy citrus with a hint of sweetness. 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