Cuban · Dessert · SAMPLE RECIPE
Pastelitos de guayaba · flaky guava pastries
Golden puff-pastry pockets with a sweet, rosy guava center. A simple home version of a Cuban bakery favorite, made for coffee breaks.
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A NOTE FROM THE KITCHEN
Firm guava paste keeps the filling in place.
Use sliceable guava paste, not runny guava juice or jam. The base batch makes eight small pastries from two sheets of purchased puff pastry. Begin with pastry that has thawed according to the package; thawing time is additional.
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Pastelitos de guayaba · flaky guava pastries
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BEHIND THE DISH · Cuban and Cuban American bakeries
Pastelitos de guayaba · flaky guava pastriesBeyond the plate.
Flaky pastry and a sweet guava center make a small treat with a memorable contrast of textures.
ORIGINS & EVOLUTION
A familiar bakery filling.
Guava pastelitos are part of the Cuban bakery repertoire. Some versions include cream cheese, while others keep guava as the sole filling.
CULTURAL CONTEXT
Coffee-break company.
These pastries fit naturally alongside a small coffee, whether at breakfast or during an afternoon pause. Their individually portioned shape also makes them easy to put out for visitors.
AT THE TABLE
A home shortcut with puff pastry.
Our guava-only version starts with purchased puff pastry and firm guava paste. Keeping the dough cold helps the layers rise, and leaving a clear border helps contain the softened fruit filling.
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