Pastelitos Recipe
These delightful pastelitos feature a flaky pastry filled with a sweet guava paste, perfect for dessert or a sweet snack.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter cold, diced
- 4 oz guava paste cut into small cubes
- 0.25 cup sugar
- 1 large egg beaten, for egg wash
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Roll out the dough and cut into small squares. Place a guava paste piece in the center of each square.
- Fold the squares into triangles and seal the edges with a fork.
- Brush with egg wash and bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
Enjoy these warm or at room temperature. They are perfect for sharing!