Guava and Cream Cheese Turnovers Recipe
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Ingredients: 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
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Directions:Thaw puff pastry according to boxed directions.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
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.
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.
Beat egg and water together to make egg wash. Set aside.
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.
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.
Place each pastry on baking sheet. Brush egg wash over each turnover then use a knife to make 3 slits on each.
Bake turnovers for 18-22 minutes until golden brown. Once cooled, dust powdered sugar over top. |
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Notes: I did not use all of the guava paste or cream cheese. It is too much for just two sheets, but not enough for 4 sheets. Remainder may be frozen for future use.
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