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First things first: had I realized how easy these guava cream cheese pastries (guayaba pastelitos) were to make, I would have been making them a long time ago!! Also, it’s so dangerous that I have this recipe now and can make pastelitosany time I want!! So you’ve been warned. You may become everyone’s new best friend if you start bringing these around. They’re dangerously easy and so MOUTH WATERING and you can make these with or without cream cheese too…because cream cheese makes everything better!

If you’ve never had guava pastries before, you’ve been missing out! Guava is a tropical fruit and it gets made into a paste that’s almost like a really thick jelly that’s fruity and sweet. Stuff that inside of a pastry and it’s perfection!! These are made with frozen puff-pastry so they take only a few minutes to put together.

If you’re making them with cream cheese, just slice a block of cream cheese about 1/4 inch thick and lay one slice across the guava paste. I like to lay it diagonally so you get some in every bite. You can see it in the video below.

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Guava Pastries (Pastelitos de Guayaba)

Guava Cream Cheese Pastries (7)Coco and Ash

Print Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings 9

Ingredients

  • 1 package pepperidge farm puff pastry (Thawed but kept very cold)
  • 1 14 ounce package guava paste (sliced into 18, 1/4 inch slices)
  • 6 ounces cream cheese (sliced into 9, 1/4 thick slices)
  • 1 egg (beaten)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (optional)

Instructions

  • Pre-heat your oven to 400 degrees and beat your egg and set aside. Also take out your puff pastry from the freezer. (You don't want it to get all the way to room temperature but you do want it to be JUST soft enough that you can unfold it.)

  • Slice your guava paste into 18 slices. (About 1/4 inch thick).

  • Unfold 1 puff pastry sheet and lay on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. (keep the other pastry sheet in the fridge until ready to use)

  • Take two pieces of guava paste and place them together where each pastry will be. (See photos and/or video) (This recipe makes 9 pastries so 3 pastries across and 3 pastries down.)

  • If you're adding cream cheese, take 1, 1/4 inch slice of cream cheese and place it in right on top of the guava pieces. I just use one piece per pastry so it doesn't overwhelm the guava.

  • Take out the second sheet of puff pastry and unfold over the top of the guava pieces. Don't worry about sealing the edges.

  • Cut the pastry sheets into 9 equal squares. Just do your best to cut in between the guava pieces. Go slowly!! The guava is very sticky so you don't want your knife to pull everything apart.

  • Cut 2 slits in the top of each square to vent.

  • Brush the tops with the egg wash.

  • Place in the oven for 25-30 minutes.

  • After they've cooled for about 10 minutes, you can dust them with powdered sugar if you'd like. They're great either way!! ENJOY!

Notes

Make sure that you keep the puff pastry VERY cold. It can still be hard. If it gets too soft, the pastry won't puff up and these can come out greasy.

Tried this recipe?Leave a comment!

Recipe adapted fromMy Big Fat Cuban Family

May 5, 2017

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    Debra C.

    May 5, 2017 at 10:49 pm

    I would be in the never had guava before, however your recipe looks amazing! These look so fancy, but easy too – what a lovely pastry!

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    Sandi G

    May 6, 2017 at 1:57 am

    I really wish someone would invent a gluten free version of those puff pastry sheets. They look so good.

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      Coco and Ash

      May 6, 2017 at 12:50 pm

      Now that would be a great accomplishment!! Thank you!

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    Jacqueline Meldrum

    May 6, 2017 at 5:15 am

    I’ve never tried or heard of these, but I am imagining it will be a bit like the combination of quince jelly and cream cheese which work really well together. I am now craving these. MUST NOT LOOK AT FOOD BLOGS WHILST HUNGRY!!!

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      Coco and Ash

      May 6, 2017 at 12:50 pm

      haha You have to try them!! And yes…never look at food blogs while hungry! 🙂

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    Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes

    May 6, 2017 at 6:08 am

    I haven’t tried guava pastries before, but they do look surprisingly simple to make now that I see the way you make them here. Love that powdered sugar on top.

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      Coco and Ash

      May 6, 2017 at 12:49 pm

      Thanks Katie! They are SO easy! I hope you get to try them!

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    Dahn

    May 6, 2017 at 1:20 pm

    This looks incredible, I love working with puff pastry. I haven’t tried guava paste but I love guava’s so I know I would love them

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      Coco and Ash

      May 6, 2017 at 4:37 pm

      Thank you!! You should definitely try them if you like guava!

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    Jessi

    May 30, 2017 at 11:58 am

    Love guava as a fruit, but never tried guava pastries before. It looks delicious in those pictures. Thanks for sharing:)

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      Coco and Ash

      May 30, 2017 at 3:29 pm

      I hope you get to try them!! 🙂

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    Meagan E

    July 17, 2019 at 7:45 pm

    These were amazing. So simple and just a handful of ingredients! Grew up picking wild guava so this reminded me of childhood.

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    Helen

    April 24, 2020 at 8:11 pm

    These came out amazing! Do these need to be refrigerated after baking them or can they be left out in a sealed container? For how long? Thank you!!

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      Coco and Ash

      April 25, 2020 at 1:19 pm

      I leave then out. No longer than a few days though. Thank you!!

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    Kelly

    May 25, 2020 at 2:02 pm

    Loved this recipe! Finally found one that incorporated the amount of filling I wanted because so many don’t have enough. Cut mine into 12 pieces instead of and worked out great!

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    Janice

    January 21, 2021 at 7:37 pm

    I make these often for family and friends. Delicious.

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      Coco and Ash

      January 22, 2021 at 8:31 am

      Thank you!!

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    FAQs

    Do guava and cheese pastries need to be refrigerated? ›

    I would not put the pastries in the fridge if it is just for overnight. They should be left out in a paper box or paper bag to absorb the moisture. All pastries will start to sweat and get soggy if you do not eat them within a couple of days.

    How many calories are in guava and cheese pastry? ›

    Publix Bakery Hot Guava Cheese Pastry (360 Cal/pastry)

    Where did guava and cheese pastry come from? ›

    But perhaps the two defining Cuban pastelito fillings are guava and cream cheese. These pastries originated in Cuba, where they were the stars among the repertoire of intensely sweet Cuban baked goods that blended European techniques with tropical Cuban flavors.

    What does guava and cheese taste like? ›

    The first time I tried guava and cream cheese in a singular bite, I was transported. It's cool and creamy, salty yet sticky, sweet and fruity—all at the same time.

    Does guava go bad in the fridge? ›

    Guava is a delicious and nutritious snack that has many health benefits and a unique taste. However, it's a tropical fruit that tends to go bad quickly after ripening. To prolong the life of your guava, you can refrigerate or freeze it once it's ripe!

    How long can cream cheese pastries sit out? ›

    Cream cheese should not be left out longer than two hours at room temp (or higher than 40 degrees F) because it then becomes a playground for nasty bacteria like salmonella. No one wants a trip to the emergency room over the carrot cake. If it's been out for longer than two hours, toss it—better safe than sorry.

    How many carbs in a guava and cheese pastry? ›

    Goya Guava And Cheese Pastries (1 pastry) contains 17g total carbs, 17g net carbs, 8g fat, 2g protein, and 140 calories.

    How many carbs in a guava pastry? ›

    Pastry Pastelitos De Guava (guava Pastries) (1 piece) contains 41.1g total carbs, 39.2g net carbs, 15.9g fat, 4.7g protein, and 326 calories.

    Why is it called guava cheese? ›

    Goiabada ([goja'badɐ]; from Portuguese goiaba, guava) is a conserve made of red guavas and sugar, commonly found throughout the Portuguese-speaking countries of the world. It dates back to the colonial times of Brazil, where guavas were used as a substitute for the quinces used to make quince cheese.

    Why is guava cheese called cheese? ›

    It is the pectin in ripe guavas which helps the cooked fruit to set into jam, jelly and cheese. Guava cheese has the firmness of regular cheese and when cut resembles a wedge or slice of cheese hence the name Guava Cheese.

    Who invented guava and cheese? ›

    Although the origin of the pastelito is widely speculated, “one theory states that slaves working in Spanish and Cuban sugar mills invented the dish, another says that Pastelito was invented in Cuban households where the preparation was served essentially as an appetizer or as a side dish with main meals.” Either way, ...

    What is the closest flavor to guava? ›

    Guava tastes like a cross between pineapple and strawberry, with flesh similar to a pear. It's also similar to passion fruit in flavor.

    What flavor goes best with guava? ›

    Guava flavor works well in plant-based smoothie applications, especially when combined with traditional flavors such as banana, strawberry, orange, and vanilla.

    Do fruit pastries need to be refrigerated? ›

    Pies that do not contain dairy products, such as fruit pies can be stored, loosely covered at room temperature for up to two days. Additionally, to keep the fruit pies a few extra days, they can be stored in the refrigerator.

    Do pastries with cream cheese need to be refrigerated? ›

    So does it need refrigeration? Food Network Kitchens: Yes, you should always refrigerate any cake or cupcake that has cream cheese frosting.

    Should fruit pastries be refrigerated? ›

    According to the USDA, fruit pies in an airtight container can stay unrefrigerated at room temperature for up to two days.

    Do bakery pastries need to be refrigerated? ›

    There is no need to refrigerate most pastries if you are planning to consume them within the day, as the moisture from the fridge can turn them soggy. But for pastries with custard and other fillings, it is recommended that you store them in the fridge if you are not consuming them within 12 hours.

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