These Cuban-inspired Guava Turnovers are irresistibly delicious and, with only four ingredients, they could not be an easier to make. After trying them at a Cuban bakery in Tampa recently, I was inspired to make them. In Spanish, these are called "Pastelitos de Guayaba y Queso" because they not only have guava paste in them, they have cream cheese, which gives the sweetness a wonderful balance. Read on for the recipe.
Guava & Cheese Turnovers
store-bought frozen puff pastry sheets
guava paste
cream cheese, softened
1 egg
Preheat oven to 350º
Take frozen, pre-made puff pastry sheets out of box and let them thaw a few minutes so that they become easier to work with. Place on flat surface. Use lightly floured rolling pin to roll sheets out slightly, pinching together any cracks in the dough. Using paring knife, cut each sheet into four equal squares. Cut guava paste into slices about 1/4" thick and place diagonally in center of each pastry square. Spread cream cheese on top of guava paste. Whisk egg in small bowl to use as egg wash. Brush egg wash along edges of each pastry square. Fold pastry over to form triangles and press edges down to form seal. Slice small vents across top to create heat vents. Place turnovers on baking sheet, then brush egg wash on top to cover entire surface. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.
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