Description
These Puerto Rican Quesitos are delightful cream cheese pastries made with puff pastry, sweetened cream cheese, and a touch of honey. They are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet treat any time of the day.
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry Sheets:
- 1 package (17.3 oz) puff pastry sheets (2 sheets, thawed)
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon honey
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar or regular sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and honey until smooth.
- Assemble the pastries: Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheets, cut each into 4 equal squares (8 total). Place cream cheese filling in the center of each square. Fold into triangles or seal two opposite corners together, leaving sides open.
- Brush and bake: Brush each pastry with beaten egg, sprinkle with sugar, and bake for 20–22 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Finish and serve: While warm, brush lightly with honey. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can add guava paste or jam to the cream cheese for a fruity variation.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
