Braided Pastel Guava & Cheese Recipe
In this recipe, we’ll use guava paste and cream cheese to create the tasty pastel. It’s a dessert that’s as good to look at as it is to eat!
Ingredients:
- 5 cups (6 ounces) all, purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast (optional)
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water, at room temperature
2 cups of flour
Flour is a staple ingredient in many recipes. It’s made from grinding wheat, barley or rye into a powder. The most common kind of flour is white flour, but there are also whole wheat flours and other types of flours too.
1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 package active dry yeast
In this recipe, we use the same ingredients that are used for bread, making. Salt is a preservative and it also gives the dough a better taste. Salt helps the dough rise too, which is why we add it to almost all our recipes!
½ cup butter (1 stick)
- Put the butter into a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer for about 5 minutes or until creamy. You can also use your stand mixer, just make sure you don’t overbeat it!
2 tablespoons of cold water
In this section, you’ll learn how to make the Guava & Cheese Braided Pastel, a recipe that combines guava and cheese into a sweet pastry. Before we start, you should know:
- Water is the main ingredient in this recipe. It’s also the main ingredient in all recipes! As an alchemist, water is your best friend. It’s cheap, easy to obtain and it contains everything you need to succeed at making alchemical pastries.
1 teaspoon of Baking Powder
There are many different types of baking powder, but the most common one is a mixture of baking soda, an alkali (sodium bicarbonate), and cornstarch. When mixed with liquid, this combination produces carbon dioxide gas bubbles that make your dough rise.
1 egg yolk, beaten with a little water (for egg wash)
- 1 egg yolk, beaten with a little water (for egg wash)
The purpose of the egg wash is to give the pastries a nice golden color when they bake. The beaten egg yolk is better than whole eggs because it spreads more evenly and doesn’t run down into the crevices. Egg washes can also be used on breads as well as pastries and cakes. If you don’t have any eggs, use water and salt instead—it will still make an excellent glaze for your pastries!
1 can of guava paste, sliced into strips
For the guava paste, you can use any type of fruit or jam that you like. If you’re looking to make your own guava paste, check out this recipe.
In a medium bowl, combine the guava paste slices and cream cheese until mixed well. Add in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and mix again until well combined.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat and set aside for later use as well as an 8, inch long loaf pan (the size of my loaf pan is 9x5x3 inches). Fill the loaf pan with about one third of your guava cheese mixture until evened out across its width then top it off with another layer of shredded cheddar cheese before adding another third of your guava cheese mixture on top of that layer too! Repeat once more with another layer each time until all three layers are filled up completely with both cheeses along with some extra on top too!
8 oz cream cheese, cut into strips.
You can start by preparing your cream cheese. Cream cheese is a soft cheese, made from milk and cream that have been fermented and curdled with an enzyme. It’s then drained to remove whey, resulting in a smooth, creamy texture. The most common type of cream cheese is Neufchâtel (pronounced “new cash, tell”), which has less than 50% butterfat content; it’s lower in fat than cottage cheese but higher than whipped cream or sour cream. Cream cheeses also come in various flavors such as garlic, jalapeño or plain—and they’re key ingredients in many cuisines around the world.
Now that you’ve got your ingredients ready let’s get started on making some yummy pastel braid.
This dessert is as tasty as it looks.
This dessert is as tasty as it looks. It’s great for a party, and if you’re bringing food somewhere else, it’s easy to transport! The ingredients are simple: guava paste, cream cheese, butter and flour. You can use the store, bought guava paste or make your own. To make your own paste (or jam), simply blend together chopped guavas and sugar until smooth in a blender or food processor. If you’re in a pinch for time or don’t have access to fresh fruits or an appliance that will blend them into a smooth consistency, there are also pre, made pastes available in grocery stores (usually near other jams).
In conclusion, this is a great dessert to make for friends and family. It is easy to make and it looks amazing!
