Mini Guava and Cream Cheese Danishes

Name: Mini Guava and Cream Cheese Danishes
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 16 serving(s)
Ingredients: All-purpose flour, for dusting; 1 sheet puff pastry (half of 17.3-ounce box), thawed; 4 oz. cream cheese, cold and cut into 16 equal pieces; 4 oz. guava paste, cut into 16 equal pieces (be sure the first ingredient is guava pulp; we used Iberia); 1 large egg, beaten; Turbinado sugar, for sprinkling

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By Joy ChoPublished: Feb 22, 2025

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mini guava and cream cheese danishes pastry

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Yields:

16 serving(s)

Total Time:

50 mins

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Inspired by guava and cheese pastelitos popular in Latin bakeries, this adorable two-bite treat is made super easy with store-bought puff pastry.

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Ingredients

All-purpose flour, for dusting
1
sheet puff pastry (half of 17.3-ounce box), thawed
4 oz.
cream cheese, cold and cut into 16 equal pieces
4 oz.
guava paste, cut into 16 equal pieces (be sure the first ingredient is guava pulp; we used Iberia)
1
large egg, beaten
Turbinado sugar, for sprinkling

Directions

1. Step 1Arrange racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and heat oven to 400°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Step 2On lightly floured surface, roll out pastry sheet to 10-inch square, then cut into sixteen 2 1/2-inch squares. Transfer to prepared baking sheet. Using sharp paring knife, score 1/4-inch border around each square. Using fork, prick holes all over inner square (not border). Freeze until firm, 20 minutes.
3. Step 3Divide pastry squares between 2 parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing evenly. Place cream cheese in center of each square, followed by guava paste.
4. Step 4Brush borders with beaten egg and sprinkle with turbinado sugar. Bake, switching positions of baking sheets on racks halfway through, until pastry is puffed and golden brown, 13 to 16 minutes. Let cool at least 10 minutes before serving.