Pastelitos de Carne (Cuban Beef Pastries)

Zutaten

• 1/2 cup Cuban Beef Picadillo (cooked)
• 1 package puff pastry sheets ((I used Pepperidge Farm))
• 1 large egg (whisked)
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar

Zubereitung

1. 1

   --- Make Pastelitos De Carne ---

2. 2

   Thaw the puff pastry according to package directions, usually about 20-30 minutes. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

3. 3

   Preheat oven to 400ºF.

4. 4

   Unfold both pastry sheets and cut each sheet into 9 circles using the rim of a glass cup or a biscuit cutter.

5. 5

   Place a tablespoon of the picadillo filling in the center of each dough circle. Cover with another dough circle on top.

6. 6

   Gently seal the edges of the dough circles together using a fork or by pressing down with your fingers. Brush egg wash on each pastry to get that flaky crust.

7. 7

   Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

8. 8

   --- Make Simple Syrup ---

9. 9

   While the pastries are in the oven, stir granulated sugar and water together in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low to simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Set aside.

10. 10

    Remove the pastries from the oven and lightly brush the pastries with simple syrup. Serve immediately and enjoy!