Pastelitos Recipe
choice of two puff pastries filled with guava, guava and cheese, or chocolate cinnamon
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Ingredients
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Pastry Dough
Guava Filling
Chocolate Cinnamon Filling
Egg Wash
Method
Prepare Dough
- 1
Make the Dough
In a large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the cold water, a tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare Fillings
- 2
Prepare Guava and Cheese Filling
In a bowl, mix the guava paste and cream cheese until well combined.
- 3
Prepare Chocolate Cinnamon Filling
In a separate bowl, mix the chocolate chips and ground cinnamon until evenly combined.
Assemble Pastelitos
- 4
Roll Out Dough
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into squares or circles.
- 5
Fill and Seal
Place a spoonful of desired filling in the center of each pastry piece. Fold over and seal the edges with a fork or by crimping.
- 6
Bake
- 7
Bake the Pastelitos
Arrange the pastelitos on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
