Empanadillas fáciles de guayaba y queso crema

Ingredientes

• 1 box puff pastry (1lb box), 2 sheets, thawed
• 1 14oz block guava paste + 3 tsp water, softened
• 1 8oz block cream cheese, softened
• 1 tsp vanilla extract, for cream cheese
• 2-3 tbsp granulated sugar for cream cheese
• 1 egg + 1 tbsp water for egg wash
• Flour for dusting
• Powdered sugar for dusting

Preparación

1. 1

   Thaw puff pastry according to boxed directions.

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

3. 3

   Chop 1/2 of the of guava paste into...: Chop 1/2 of the of guava paste into large chunks add water, place in a bowl, microwave 10 seconds at a time until smooth and spreadable. Use a fork to mash in between heating. Set aside.

4. 4

   Chop full package of cream cheese into large...: Chop full package of cream cheese into large chunks, place in bowl, microwave 10 seconds at a time until smooth and spreadable. Mix in sugar and vanilla extract. Set aside.

5. 5

   Beat egg and water together to make egg...: Beat egg and water together to make egg wash. Set aside.

6. 6

   Sprinkle some flour on your surface. Using a...: Sprinkle some flour on your surface. Using a rolling pin, gently roll out one sheet of puff pastry. Cut into quarters. Brush the edges of each quadrant with egg wash.

7. 7

   Spread about 2 tsp guava paste or more...: Spread about 2 tsp guava paste or more on each quadrant. Spread about 2 tsp cream cheese on top of guava paste. Fold pastry over to make triangle. Seal edges with a fork. Repeat until all puff pastry is used up.

8. 8

   Place each pastry on baking sheet. Brush egg...: Place each pastry on baking sheet. Brush egg wash over each turnover then use a knife to make 3 slits on each.

9. 9

   Bake turnovers for 18-22 minutes until golden brown....: Bake turnovers for 18-22 minutes until golden brown. Once cooled, dust powdered sugar over top.