Pasteles De Hojaldre: A Delicious And Easy Recipe
Introduction
If you are a fan of Latin American cuisine, you have to try pasteles de hojaldre. These are delicious pastries made with puff pastry and filled with either sweet or savory ingredients. They are perfect as an appetizer, snack, or dessert. The best part is that they are easy to make and require only a few ingredients. In this article, we will show you how to make pasteles de hojaldre step by step.Ingredient
For this recipe, you will need the following ingredients:- 1 package of puff pastry sheets (thawed)
- 1 egg (beaten)
- For sweet pasteles: Nutella, dulce de leche, or fruit jam
- For savory pasteles: Ham and cheese, spinach and feta cheese, or chicken and vegetables
Instructions
Preparing the Puff Pastry Sheets
Start by preheating your oven to 400°F. Take the thawed puff pastry sheets out of the package and place them on a lightly floured surface. Use a rolling pin to roll out the sheets until they are about 1/8 inch thick.Making the Sweet Pasteles
To make the sweet pasteles, spread Nutella, dulce de leche, or fruit jam on one half of the puff pastry sheet. Leave a small border around the edge. Fold the other half of the pastry sheet over the filling and press the edges together to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges. Repeat with the remaining pastry sheets.Making the Savory Pasteles
To make the savory pasteles, place your filling of choice on one half of the puff pastry sheet. Leave a small border around the edge. Fold the other half of the pastry sheet over the filling and press the edges together to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges. Repeat with the remaining pastry sheets.Baking the Pasteles
Place the pasteles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the beaten egg over the top of each pastel. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Let the pasteles cool for a few minutes before serving.Nutrition
The nutrition information for pasteles de hojaldre will vary depending on the filling you choose. However, here is the approximate nutrition information for one sweet pastel made with Nutella:- Calories: 250
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fat: 14g
- Sugar: 12g