Gluten-Free Pastelitos de Guayaba y Queso (Guava and Cheese Pastries)

Ingredients

• 1 package Gluten-Free Puff Pastry
• 8 ounces Guava Paste
• 4 ounces Cream Cheese
• 1 Egg Wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water)
• 2 tablespoons Sugar

Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. 2Unfold the 1 package of Gluten-Free Puff Pastry onto a clean, flat surface. Using a knife or pastry wheel, cut the pastry into 6 equal squares, each approximately 4 inches by 4 inches.
3. 3Cut the 8 ounces of Guava Paste into 6 squares, each approximately 1.5 inches by 1.5 inches. Similarly, cut the 4 ounces of Cream Cheese into 6 squares, each approximately 1.5 inches by 1.5 inches.
4. 4Place one 1.5-inch square of Guava Paste and one 1.5-inch square of Cream Cheese in the center of each 4-inch pastry square.
5. 5Fold each pastry square diagonally to create a triangle, or fold one side over to create a rectangle, fully enclosing the filling. Press the edges firmly together with your fingers, then use the tines of a fork to crimp and seal the edges completely, ensuring no gaps remain.
6. 6Arrange the sealed pastries on a baking sheet. Brush the tops of all pastries evenly with the 1 Egg Wash, then sprinkle the 2 tablespoons of Sugar evenly over the egg-washed surfaces.
7. 7Bake the pastries in the preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15 to 20 minutes. The pastries are done when they are puffed up and have turned a beautiful golden brown color.

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