Guava Cheese Piononos

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Flaky, buttery pastries filled with sweet guava paste and cream cheese, a beloved Puerto Rican dessert with a perfect balance of tang and sweetness. This Puerto Rican-inspired recipe, ready in about 48 minutes, layers puff pastry, guava paste, cream cheese into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 18 min Serves 4 Puerto Rican cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Place thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Roll out to 1/8-inch thickness, then cut into 4-inch squares.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup chopped guava paste with 4 oz softened cream cheese and 1/4 cup powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
  3. Step 3: Place a spoonful of guava-cheese mixture in the center of each pastry square. Fold corners to meet in the center, pressing edges to seal. Brush with beaten egg.
  4. Step 4: Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden and puffed. Cool slightly before serving.

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