Description
Enjoy the crispy, golden layers of Puerto Rican quesitos—sweet puff pastries filled with creamy, lightly sweetened cream cheese. A delicious bakery-style treat perfect for breakfast or dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package puff pastry sheets, thawed
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp honey or simple syrup
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling – In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Prepare the Puff Pastry – Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into squares or rectangles, depending on the desired size of your quesitos.
- Fill the Pastries – Place a spoonful of the sweetened cream cheese mixture onto each puff pastry piece.
- Fold and Seal – Fold the pastry over the filling, creating a cigar-like roll or a triangle. Press the edges gently to seal.
- Apply Egg Wash – Beat an egg and brush it over the tops of the pastries for a golden-brown finish.
- Bake – Place the pastries on a lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
- Glaze and Serve – While still warm, brush the quesitos with honey or simple syrup for a glossy finish. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Guava Quesitos – Add a slice of guava paste along with the cream cheese for a classic Puerto Rican twist.
- Chocolate-Filled – Add a small piece of chocolate or Nutella inside for a decadent variation.
- Coconut Quesitos – Sprinkle shredded coconut into the cream cheese filling for a tropical flavor.
- Fruit Preserves – Swap out the guava for other fruit jams like strawberry or mango for different flavor combinations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: dessert, pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Keywords: Puerto Rican quesitos, puff pastry cream cheese, Puerto Rican dessert, sweet pastries, easy quesito recipe