Miami Guava Pastries (Pastelitos)
Choux pastry is classically used to make profiteroles.
Recipe Summary Miami Guava Pastries (Pastelitos)
This is the recipe for traditional Cuban/Puerto Rican pastries that can only be found in some places. Our family goes crazy for them! Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.Ingredients | Choux Pastry Videos1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, or as needed1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed1 egg3 tablespoons water3 tablespoons strawberry jam1 (8 ounce) jar guava paste, or as desiredDirectionsPreheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly flour a baking sheet.Roll puff pastry into a thin sheet on a floured surface. Cut into squares about the length of your hand and place on the prepared baking sheet.Beat egg and water together in a bowl; brush each pastry square with egg wash. Stab each square a few times with a fork.Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool at least 10 minutes.Mix guava paste and jam together in a bowl until smooth.Cut a large, vertical slit into each pastry. Spread 1 tablespoon guava mixture into each slit, making sure guava doesn't squeeze out when closed.You can cut the pastry in any shape or size you want. To make mini pastries, just cut it about 3 by 3 inches.Guava jam also works.Info | Choux Pastry Videosprep: 10 mins cook: 20 mins additional: 10 mins total: 40 mins Servings: 10 Yield: 10 servings
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