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Pastelitos de Guayaba (Guava Cream Cheese Puff Pastry)
Flaky puff‑pastry pockets filled with a sweet‑tangy guava paste and creamy vanilla‑scented cream cheese, brushed with a golden egg wash and sprinkled with turbinado sugar. Perfect for a Cuban‑style dessert or snack.
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Critical Success Points
- • Thaw puff pastry until pliable but not melted
- • Seal edges with egg wash and press firmly to prevent cracking
- • Bake at high temperature (400°F) for a short time to achieve puffiness without over‑cooking the filling
Safety Warnings
- • Handle hot oven and baking sheet with oven mitts
- • Use a sharp knife carefully when trimming pastry
- • Egg wash contains raw egg; avoid consumption by those with egg allergies
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