Cream Cheese Pastries Recipe
Quesitos are a beloved Puerto Rican pastry filled with sweetened cream cheese and wrapped in flaky puff pastry. Golden, buttery, and slightly sticky with sugar glaze, they’re perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack. Easy to make at home with just a few ingredients!
Ingredients
- 1 package puff pastry sheets thawed
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg beaten, for egg wash
- 1 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp honey or light corn syrup for glaze
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Roll out puff pastry sheets and cut into 4-inch squares.
- Place 1 tbsp cream cheese filling in the center of each square.
- Fold the pastry over filling (corner to corner or envelope style) and seal edges.
- Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden and puffy.
- Warm honey or corn syrup and brush over baked quesitos for shine.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can add guava paste along with cream cheese for a traditional flavor.
- Best enjoyed warm but can be stored in an airtight container for 2 days.
- Use store-bought puff pastry for ease, but homemade works too!