Guava Pastelitos: Sweet & Flaky Pastries

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Delicate puff pastry shells filled with tangy guava paste, creating a perfect balance of sweet and flaky. These handheld treats are a beloved Puerto Rican dessert for any occasion. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs guava paste, puff pastry, egg for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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: 25 min Cook: 15 min Serves 8 Puerto Rican cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: On a lightly floured surface, roll thawed puff pastry sheet to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 4-inch squares (yielding 8 squares).
  3. Step 3: Place 1 tablespoon (15g) guava paste in center of each square. Fold pastry over to form triangles, pressing edges to seal. Crimp edges with a fork to secure.
  4. Step 4: Place pastelitos on baking sheet. Brush tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with 1/4 cup granulated sugar (about 1 tbsp per pastelito).
  5. Step 5: Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and puffed. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving.

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