Super easy, semi-homemade guava and cream cheese pop tarts made using refrigerated pie crust then topped with a drizzle of condensed milk. The perfect combination of a Cuban treat on an American classic.
In case you haven’t noticed, I’m obsessed with guava and cheese. I’ve been making recipes with this dynamic duo all year.
You can find them all here.
Growing up in a Cuban family, you are taught that guava and cream cheese are just inseparable. Dessert on most days would be a sliver of guava paste with a sliver of cream cheese on top. Sometimes you would add a Maria cookie (which are buttery biscuits from Spain similar to tea biscuits).
To make life easier (and get these quickly in my tummy), I’m using refrigerated pie crust. Your favorite pastry dough recipe will work just as fine too but let me tell you, these were so easy to make and came out pretty freaking delicious.
The filling is the real star of the recipe. Plus adding that drizzle of condensed milk? C’mon! How much better can this get! You can also just dip the entire pop tart into the condensed milk or even pour some on top instead of drizzle – you are the master of your own destiny.
Give these a shot and let me know how they come out for you. Your kids will love them!
How To Make Guava Cheese Pop Tarts
- Make the rectangles for the pop tarts. Roll out of the pie crust. Using a rolling pin, create a rectangle out of the pie crust. Cut the rectangle into 6 small rectangles. Repeat with the other pie crust. You should have 12 rectangles in total.
- Add guava + cheese to rectangles. Place 6 of the 12 rectangles on a lined baking sheet. Make sure they are 1 inch apart from each other. Add about 1-2 slivers of guava paste and a sliver of cream cheese onto each rectangle, without letting it touch the edges.
- Seal the pop tarts. Top the rectangles with the 6 remaining rectangles and seal by pinching all the sides with a fork. Brush each rectangle with egg wash.
- Bake the pop tarts. Bake for 8 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely before serving. Drizzle with condensed milk and enjoy!
Guava Cheese Pop Tarts
Ingredients
- 1 package refrigerated pie crust
- 4 ounce guava paste
- 4 ounce cream cheese room temperature
- 1 large egg beaten
- condensed milk for drizzling optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven at 425 degrees F.
- Roll out of the pie crust. Using a rolling pin, create a rectangle out of the pie crust. Cut the rectangle into 6 small rectangles. Repeat with the other pie crust. You should have 12 rectangles total.
- Place 6 of the 12 rectangles on a lined baking sheet. Make sure they are 1 inch apart from each other. Add about 1-2 slivers of guava paste and a sliver of cream cheese onto each rectangle, without letting it touch the edges.
- Top the rectangles with the 6 remaining rectangles and seal by pinching all the sides with a fork. Brush each rectangle with egg wash.
- Bake for 8 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely before serving. Drizzle with condensed milk and enjoy!
Ali says
I did this with strawberry cream cheese and it was delicious! Ty for the recipe.
Kevin | economicalchef.com says
I loved poptarts as a kid, and can’t wait to give this grown up version a try!
Jamie Silva says
I hope you LOVE it! :)
Erica says
I’ve been dying to make homemade pop tarts lately, love how quick and easy your recipe is! I’ve never tried guava but sounds like I need to! Awesome recipe!
Jamie Silva says
Guava is a fruity, tangy, delicious treat! Yes, you must try!
Joyce says
Home made poptarts?! DAMN! and stuffed with cheese?! I love this creation! Condense milk is SO awesome drizzled on everything. EVERYTHING! haha :)
Jamie Silva says
I KNOW. Condensed milk definitely makes everything better. Thank you!!
Riva says
Homemade pop tarts? What a cool idea! My kids are always bugging me to buy the store-bought pop tarts, and I am a mean mom and tell them no because I hate all that bad stuff in them. :) I am going to have to make them these soon! That flavor combination sounds so yummy, too!
Jamie Silva says
They are so easy to make! I know your kids will love them. :)
mikaela | wyldflour says
Ahhh! Pop tarts make me so happy!!! (Gilmore Girls flash backs!) And now my head is spinning with all of the possibilities with your easy pop tarts recipe!
Jamie Silva says
Yessss! So many filling options, so little time!
Alison @ The Sunday Glutton says
I love the pie crust short cut – it tastes great, and really, this is all about the delicious guava filling! Can’t wait to try it!
Jamie Silva says
Aren’t shortcuts the best!? Thanks Alison!
romain | glebekitchen says
Breakfast could work but I think I’ll have these ready to go next time I go out partying. That’s something to look forward to when I get home at 3:00 in the morning!
Jamie Silva says
Yes! Hangover food! I like the way you think…
Kirsten @ Treat Yourself Sweeter says
oh my GOSH! I love guava… and cream cheese, well… who doesn’t?? These look SO good. Perfect for a special breakfast
Jamie says
Yes! Perfect for any time of day! Thanks for stopping by! :)
Carmen | Carmen's Luxury Travel says
One of my favorite treats are guava pastries. Living in Broward they are had to find, unless I drive down to Miami. :-) I’ll definitely try making them myself now.
Jamie says
Glad I could help satisfy a craving! :)
Nail Polish Pursuit says
Yum!!! Mouth is literally watering right now. These look amazeballs. I adore the guava + cheese combo.
Jamie says
It’s the best combo ever!