Miami Guava Pastries (Pastelitos)

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This is the recipe for traditional Cuban/Puerto Rican pastries that can only be found in some places. Our family goes crazy for them! Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

By geekchic99

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Recipe Summary

cook:
20 mins
additional:
10 mins
total:
40 mins
prep:
10 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

10
Original recipe yields 10 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly flour a baking sheet.

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  • Roll puff pastry into a thin sheet on a floured surface. Cut into squares about the length of your hand and place on the prepared baking sheet.

  • Beat egg and water together in a bowl; brush each pastry square with egg wash. Stab each square a few times with a fork.

  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool at least 10 minutes.

  • Mix guava paste and jam together in a bowl until smooth.

  • Cut a large, vertical slit into each pastry. Spread 1 tablespoon guava mixture into each slit, making sure guava doesn't squeeze out when closed.

Cook's Notes:

You can cut the pastry in any shape or size you want. To make mini pastries, just cut it about 3 by 3 inches.

Guava jam also works.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
222 calories; protein 2.5g; carbohydrates 31.9g; fat 9.7g; cholesterol 18.6mg; sodium 67.6mg. Full Nutrition
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