Puerto Rican Cheese-Stuffed Puff Pastry (Quesitos)

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Puerto Rican Cheese-Stuffed Puff Pastry (Quesitos).

1. Step 1

   Start by preheating your oven to a cozy 350°F (175°C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.

2. Step 2

   Next, take your cream cheese and slice it into 1/4-inch thick pieces, then cut each slice into delightful little logs.

3. Step 3

   In a small bowl, pour in some sugar and roll those cream cheese logs in the sugar until they’re completely coated, setting them aside for now.

4. Step 4

   Now, let’s work with the thawed puff pastry.

5. Step 5

   Cut it into squares, aiming for about 5 to 6 inches each.

6. Step 6

   You should get around 3 to 4 squares from each sheet.

7. Step 7

   When you’re ready, place one square of pastry in front of you with a corner pointing down, like a diamond shape.

8. Step 8

   About 1/3 of the way up from the bottom corner, lay down a sugar-coated cream cheese log.

9. Step 9

   Fold the bottom corner of the pastry over the cream cheese, then bring the side corners toward the center, creating a cozy little package.

10. Step 10

    Roll the pastry up from the bottom, sealing the last corner with a dab of water to keep everything snug inside.

11. Step 11

    Arrange your filled quesitos seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, making sure to leave at least an inch of space between each one for even baking.

12. Step 12

    Pop them into your preheated oven and let them bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until they turn a beautiful golden brown.

13. Step 13

    Once they’re out of the oven, let them cool for about 5 minutes.

14. Step 14

    For a sweet finishing touch, brush the tops with corn syrup to give them a lovely glaze that adds both shine and sweetness.

15. Step 15

    Enjoy your delicious creations!.