Easy Guava Pastelitos

I make these when I’m feeling homesick for Miami. Plus, I can fill mine with extra guava, the way I like them. 

Easy Guava Pastelitos

- Frozen puff pastry sheets (I use Publix GreenWise 1 lb)

- Guava Paste (I use Iberia 14 oz)

- 1 egg white 

- 1/4 cup cane sugar

1) Allow the pastry dough to thaw. 

2) Prep: Preheat the oven to 400, line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, and slice the guava. 

3) Use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to cut nine even squares in each sheet of pastry dough. 

4) Make pastelitos: Place one square on the baking sheet, spread guava slices over the dough, and then top with another dough square; make 9. 

5) Brush the tops of the pastelitos with egg white and then sprinkle each lightly with sugar. 

6) Bake for 15-25 minutes, until the tops are golden brown and puffy; let cool. 

When I say “let cool,” I mean it. The guava is going to be HOT right out of the oven. 

If I’m really feeling extra, or it’s the holidays, I’ll make some cafecito while they cool; Cafecito + Pastelito = Joy.