Cream Cheese Pastries
Puerto Rican Quesitos (Cream Cheese Pastries) are flaky, sweet pastries filled with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, vanilla, and powdered sugar. Made with puff pastry, these treats are perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack. Simple and quick to make, this recipe uses just five ingredients and can be customized with variations like fruit, coconut, or chocolate. Ready in just 20 minutes, these quesitos are a delicious way to enjoy a taste of Puerto Rico in your own kitchen.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 9 pieces
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 puff pastry sheet
½ cup cream cheese
1 tbsp vanilla extract
¼ cup powdered sugar (plus extra for sprinkling)
1 egg
1 tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF).
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Cut the puff pastry sheet into 4x4 inch squares.
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In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
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Place 1 tsp of the filling in the center of each puff pastry square.
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Fold one corner of the pastry over the filling, then fold the diagonal corner over to form a small triangle or packet shape.
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Mix the egg with the granulated sugar and brush it over the quesitos.
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Bake in the oven for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
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After baking, sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve warm.
Notes
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For added flavor, try adding fruit preserves like guava or strawberry to the filling.
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For a tropical twist, mix shredded coconut into the cream cheese filling.
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If you prefer a chocolate version, add melted chocolate to the filling.
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Store leftover quesitos in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1–2 days. Reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.
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