Quesitos (Puerto Rican Cream Cheese Pastries) Sense & Edibility from senseandedibility.com
Introduction
If you are a cheese lover, then you must try quesitos. Quesitos are a type of cheese pastry that is popular in Latin America and Spain. They are small, sweet, and delicious, and can be enjoyed as a snack or dessert. In this article, we will share some of the best recipes for quesitos that you can try at home.
Recipe 1: Quesitos de Guayaba
Ingredients
1 package of puff pastry
1 cup of guava paste
1 egg
1 tablespoon of water
1 tablespoon of sugar
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Cut the puff pastry into 3-inch squares.
Cut the guava paste into small pieces and place them in the center of each square.
Roll up the squares into a crescent shape and place them on a baking sheet.
Beat the egg and water together in a bowl.
Brush the egg mixture over the top of each quesito.
Sprinkle sugar on top of each quesito.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Let the quesitos cool before serving.
Nutrition
Each quesito contains approximately 150 calories, 8 grams of fat, 16 grams of carbohydrates, and 2 grams of protein.
Recipe 2: Quesitos de Coco
Ingredients
1 package of puff pastry
1 cup of sweetened coconut flakes
1 egg
1 tablespoon of water
1 tablespoon of sugar
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Cut the puff pastry into 3-inch squares.
Sprinkle coconut flakes on top of each square.
Roll up the squares into a crescent shape and place them on a baking sheet.
Beat the egg and water together in a bowl.
Brush the egg mixture over the top of each quesito.
Sprinkle sugar on top of each quesito.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Let the quesitos cool before serving.
Nutrition
Each quesito contains approximately 170 calories, 10 grams of fat, 18 grams of carbohydrates, and 2 grams of protein.
Recipe 3: Quesitos de Piña
Ingredients
1 package of puff pastry
1 cup of crushed pineapple
1 egg
1 tablespoon of water
1 tablespoon of sugar
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Cut the puff pastry into 3-inch squares.
Place a spoonful of crushed pineapple in the center of each square.
Roll up the squares into a crescent shape and place them on a baking sheet.
Beat the egg and water together in a bowl.
Brush the egg mixture over the top of each quesito.
Sprinkle sugar on top of each quesito.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Let the quesitos cool before serving.
Nutrition
Each quesito contains approximately 140 calories, 7 grams of fat, 15 grams of carbohydrates, and 2 grams of protein.
Recipe 4: Quesitos de Nutella
Ingredients
1 package of puff pastry
1 cup of Nutella
1 egg
1 tablespoon of water
1 tablespoon of sugar
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Cut the puff pastry into 3-inch squares.
Place a spoonful of Nutella in the center of each square.
Roll up the squares into a crescent shape and place them on a baking sheet.
Beat the egg and water together in a bowl.
Brush the egg mixture over the top of each quesito.
Sprinkle sugar on top of each quesito.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Let the quesitos cool before serving.
Nutrition
Each quesito contains approximately 180 calories, 11 grams of fat, 18 grams of carbohydrates, and 2 grams of protein.
Conclusion
Quesitos are a delicious and easy-to-make pastry that you can enjoy any time of day. Whether you prefer guava, coconut, pineapple, or Nutella, there is a quesito recipe for everyone. Try making these recipes at home and impress your family and friends with your baking skills!
