Brazilian Guava and Cheese Pastries (Romeu e Julieta)

Preheat your oven to 400°F/200°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Unroll the thawed puff pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface. Cut the pastry into 8 equal squares.

In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar, mixing until smooth.

Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each pastry square. Top the cream cheese with 1-2 slices of guava paste.

Fold each pastry square diagonally to form a triangle, pressing the edges firmly to seal. You can use a fork to crimp the edges for a decorative finish and better seal.

Transfer the pastries to the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops of each pastry with the beaten egg wash.

Bake for 18-20 minutes at 400°F/200°C, or until the pastries are golden brown and puffed. Let them cool slightly on a wire rack.

Dust the cooled pastries with powdered sugar before serving.