Pastelitode De Queso: Cuban Puff Pastry With Cream Cheese

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 0

Cuban delight; Pastelitode De Queso: Cuban Puff Pastry With Cream Cheese

by The Chefin Pastry

Prep

45 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	5 lbs high-gluten flour , plus more for dusting ( bread flour )
	1 1/2 liters water
	4 ounces pork fat
	1 1/2 ounces salt
	2 1/2 lbs margarine , cut into 1-inch cubes
	1 cup sugar
	13 1/4 ounces cream cheese
	coffee with milk , for serving ( cafe con leche )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

388

Sugar

Fat

25g

Pastelitode De Queso is a Cuban delight, popular among locals and tourists alike. These puff pastries stuffed with cream cheese are an easy and sweet snack to put together anytime of the day. The recipe is quite simple and can be prepared well in advance. The pastries are a great way to try something new at home that is both delicious and fun to make. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, try this recipe out and indulge in some Cuban goodness!

Instructions

1.	To make the dough, dissolve the salt and sugar in the water. Add the flour and stir until a sticky dough forms.
2.	Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic. Shape the dough into a ball, cover in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
3.	For the filling, mix the cream cheese and sugar together in a small bowl until fully combined.
4.	Preheat your oven to 400°F. Roll out your dough on a floured surface until it's 1/8 inch thick. Cut out circles with a cookie cutter or circular mold. Fill each circle with a teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture, then fold the circle in half to make a half moon shape.
5.	Using a fork, press along the edges of each half moon to seal it. Place the pastries on a greased baking sheet, brush with egg wash and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve hot with a cup of coffee or milk.

PROS

These Cuban puff pastries are sweet, flaky, and crunchy on the outside while being soft and creamy on the inside.

They can be enjoyed as a dessert or a snack and are perfect for special occasions such as birthday parties or family gatherings.

CONS

These pastries are high in calories and fat because of the puff pastry and cream cheese.
They should be consumed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While not the healthiest snack, these pastries do contain some nutritional benefits. Cream cheese is a good source of protein and calcium, which helps keep bones strong. Also, calcium is important for proper muscle and nerve function. The wheat flour used in the dough is high in fiber and helps keep you feeling full.