Description
Flaky and golden, Puerto Rican quesitos are irresistible cream cheese pastries with a sweet sugar glaze. These bakery-style treats are made with buttery puff pastry and a lightly sweetened cream cheese filling. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack, this easy quesitos recipe brings the taste of Puerto Rico right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
8 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon honey (optional, for extra shine)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut into six equal rectangles.
- Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each rectangle.
- Fold each pastry over the filling, pressing the edges gently to seal.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
- In a small saucepan, heat granulated sugar, water, and honey until dissolved into a syrup.
- Brush warm pastries with the sugar glaze and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Fruit-filled Quesitos: Add guava paste or jam for a tropical twist.
Chocolate Quesitos: Add a few chocolate chips for extra indulgence.
Cinnamon Sugar Topping: Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top before baking.
Savory Quesitos: Reduce sugar in the filling and add a pinch of salt.
Nutty Quesitos: Sprinkle chopped almonds or pecans on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican, Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 pastries
- Calories: 220 kcal
