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Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.","group":"Preparation","title":"Preheat your oven","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Unroll the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into 4 equal squares.","group":"Assembly","title":"Unroll the puff pastry sheets","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Place a slice of guava paste and a tablespoon of cream cheese in the center of each square.","group":"Assembly","title":"Place a slice of guava paste and a tablespoon of cream cheese","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Fold the pastry over the filling to create a triangle or rectangle. Use a fork to crimp the edges and seal them tightly.","group":"Assembly","title":"Fold the pastry over the filling","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Brush the tops with the beaten egg and sprinkle with a bit of sugar.","group":"Finishing","title":"Brush the tops with the beaten egg","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed and golden brown.","group":"Cooking","title":"Bake for 15-20 minutes, or","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"}],"notes":"Ensure the puff pastry is cold but pliable for the best rise. 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