Guava Pastries with Tapioca Starch Glaze

Ingredients

• 2 sheets Puff Pastry
• 1 block Guava Paste
• 2 tbsp Tapioca Starch
• 4 tbsp Water
• 2 tbsp Sugar

Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. 2Thaw the 2 sheets of puff pastry until they are pliable, following the instructions on their packaging. Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheets. Cut each sheet into 6 equal squares, for a total of 12 squares.
3. 3Cut the 1 block of guava paste into 12 thin slices, one for each pastry square. Place one slice of guava paste in the center of each puff pastry square.
4. 4Fold each pastry square over the guava paste to form a triangle or a rectangle. Press the edges firmly together and then use a fork to crimp and seal the edges completely.
5. 5Place the sealed pastries on a baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed up and golden brown on top.
6. 6While the pastries are baking, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the 2 tablespoons of tapioca starch and the 4 tablespoons of water until the mixture is completely smooth. Stir in the 2 tablespoons of sugar.
7. 7Pour the tapioca starch mixture into a small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes, or until the glaze has thickened to a syrupy consistency.
8. 8Remove the golden brown pastries from the oven. While they are still warm, use a brush to generously coat the tops of each pastry with the thickened tapioca starch glaze. Let the pastries cool slightly for a few minutes before serving.

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