Pastelitos

By carvalhohm2

Ingredients

• Guava & Queso Filling:
• 1 package Store-bought Puff Pastry (thawed)
• 2 Eggs (+1 tablespoon water; whisked)
• 1 package Guava Paste
• 4 ounces Cream Cheese (softened)
• 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
• 2 tablespoons Sugar
• 1 tablespoon Milk
• 1/8 teaspoon Salt
• Coconut Filling:
• 1 cup Shredded Sweetened Coconut
• 1/4 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk
• Water (as needed)

Details

Adapted from abc.go.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Lightly roll out Puff Pastry on a floured surface. Cut 2 1/2-3" squares.

Fill the pastries with Guava & Queso Filling or according to the directions below. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and crispy.

Remove and allow to cool before serving.

Guava & Queso Filling:
Mix the remaining ingredients in a bowl until well blended.

Press the squares of dough into a lightly oiled mini-muffin tin, so that they form a cup.

Place a teaspoon of Guava Paste into the center of each "cup." Top with a dollop of the Queso.

Brush with Egg Wash.

Coconut Filling:
Stir together the ingredients in a small sauce pot with a few tablespoons of Water if needed to loosen. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently until pale golden brown, about 5-6 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool.

Place 1-2 teaspoons of filling into the center of each dough square.

Lightly dampen the edges of the dough with water and fold in half to create small rectangles. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet and brush with Egg Wash.

Helpful Tips:
Let the filling sit in the fridge before filling Pastelitos.