1package frozen puff pastrycut into 5 x 5-inch squares
8ozcream cheesesoftened
1/2cupsugar
1egg
1tspwaterto make an egg wash
Honey Sugar Syrup
1/2cupwater
1/2cupsugar
1/4cuphoney
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°.
In a medium-size bowl, mix the softened cream and sugar together. Set aside.
In a small bowl, beat the egg and water. Set aside.
Remove frozen puff pastry from the freezer. Work quickly to cut pastry into 5-inch x 5-inch squares, with a sharp knife. The pastry will be easier to cut when frozen.
On a clean flat surface, lay out the pastry squares. With a pastry brush, lightly brush the edges of the squares with the egg wash. (This will act as the glue)
With a spoon, place about 1 Tbsp of the sweetened cream cheese mix on the left side of the pastry square.
From the left side, fold the dough over the cheese and roll the dough.
Place the rolled dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Space them an inch apart.
Once all the quesitos are rolled out, lightly brush each one with the egg wash. Take a fork and insert into the top of the pastry dough a couple of times, creating tiny holes to allow the steam to escape.
Place in preheated oven for about 25-35 minutes or until the pastry dough has completely puffed and the quesitos are golden brown.
Honey Sugar Syrup
While the pastries are baking, in a medium pot, bring water, sugar and honey to a simmer for about 20 minutes. Keep warm.
Remove quesitos from the oven and immediately brush on the first layer of syrup. Repeat with a second layer of syrup. Let cool for at least 15 minutes. Eat!
Notes
Enjoy your Quesitos within 2 days of baking. No need to refrigerate them, just keep them wrapped or packaged in an air-tight container.
Nutrition
Calories: 113kcal
Keyword Pastry, Quesitos
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