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Guava and Manchego Phyllo Pouches with Passion Fruit Syrup

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Guava and Manchego Phyllo Pouches with Passion Fruit Syrup

Guava and Manchego Phyllo Pouches with Passion Fruit Syrup

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Equipment

  • - Baking Sheet with Parchment Paper Liners: Durable baking sheet with non-stick parchment paper liners, suitable for all types of oven cooking.

  • - Phyllo Dough Sheets (14.9 Ounces) - 2 Packs: High-quality, thawed phyllo dough sheets ready for use in baking and cooking recipes that require thin pastry layers.

  • - Silicone Pastry Brush: Reusable silicone pastry brush with soft, flexible bristles for easy application of oil or glaze on pastries and pies.

  • - Silicone Baking Mat Set (2 Piece): Non-stick silicone baking mat, perfect for rolling out dough and preventing sticking during the preparation of phyllo-based recipes.

  • - Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl (3 Quart): Durable, sturdy mixing bowl with airtight lid for combining ingredients without worry of contamination or sticking.

  • - Electric Mixer (Handheld & Stand) - Two Piece Set: Compact and portable electric mixer with attachments for a variety of recipes, including making doughs that require gentle folding.

  • - Digital Kitchen Scale (Grams) - 2lb Tare Capacity: Accurate kitchen scale with tare function for precise measurements essential in baking and pastry making.

  • - Pastry Piping Bag Set (Medium, 8" & Small): Stainless steel pastry bag set with two sizes for piping fillings and decorating desserts. Ideal for creating the final presentation of phyllo-based dishes.

  • - Oven Thermometer: A small, accurate kitchen tool that helps ensure your oven is at the correct temperature for baking, crucial in delicate pastry preparations.

  • - Food Storage Bags (4 Pack) - Gallon Size: Large, reusable food storage bags made of high-quality polyethylene for freezing or storing ingredients. Handy for preparing phyllo dough in advance.

  • - Cutting Board (24" x 16"): Large, durable cutting board made from bamboo or another eco-friendly material for preparing and assembling large quantities of ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup 1/4- to 1/3-inch cubes guava paste* (about 7 ounces)

  • 1 cup 1/4- to 1/3-inch cubes Manchego cheese (about 4 ounces)

  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 9 tablespoons sugar

  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

  • 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 9 12x8-inch sheets fresh phyllo pastry or frozen, thawed

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

  • Passion Fruit Syrup

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Toss first 4 ingredients in medium bowl to combine. Cover filling and chill until ready to use, up to 1 day.
2

Instruction 2

Stir sugar, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper in small bowl. Place 1 phyllo sheet on work surface; keep remaining sheets covered with plastic wrap and damp towel to prevent drying. Brush phyllo with butter and sprinkle with 11/2 teaspoons sugar mixture. Repeat 2 more times to make 3 layers. Cut rectangle in half crosswise, making two 6x8-inch stacks. Place scant 1/3 cup guava filling in center of each stack. Gather sheets around filling to form pouch. Brush pouches with butter. Transfer to small baking sheet. Repeat with remaining ingredients to make 6 pouches total. Sprinkle with some of remaining sugar mixture. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with plastic and refrigerate.)
3

Instruction 3

Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake phyllo pouches uncovered until golden brown and filling is heated through, about 20 minutes. Transfer to plates. Spoon syrup alongside; serve phyllo pouches warm.
4

Instruction 4

*A firm block of concentrated fruit available at some supermarkets, at Latin markets, and at cafecubano.com.
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