Best Pastelitos De Queso As Made By Vivian Hernandez Jackson Recipe By Tasty Recipes

PASTELES DE QUESO RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a large bowl, sift together the flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar and whisk to combine.
• Add the corn oil and whisk until well combined.
• In a liquid measuring cup or small bowl, lightly beat together the eggs. Add the milk.
• Gradually add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients. Mix until the dough begins to come together in a ball.
• Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 10 minutes, until smooth.
• Place the dough in a floured bowl. Cover with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rest for 45 minutes, or until dough has nearly doubled in size.
• Roll the dough into about 25 smaller balls, or fewer if you prefer larger pasteles. Transfer to a baking sheet and cover with a kitchen towel so the dough balls don't dry out as you roll them out.
• Working 1 at a time, roll each dough ball out into ⅛-inch (3 mm) thick ovals. Use an inverted bowl to cut out circles about 4-5 inches (10-13 cm) in diameter. Discard the dough scraps.
• Add about a tablespoon of Oaxaca cheese to the center of each circle. Lightly wet the edge of the dough with water, then fold in half and seal using the repulgue technique or an empanada mold cutter.
• Fill a large pot with canola oil and heat to 360°F (182°C).
• Add several pasteles at a time to the hot oil and fry for about 5 minutes, or until crisp and golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
• Dust the hot pasteles with powdered sugar. Serve with api, if desired.
• Enjoy!

CHURRO PUFF PASTRY MUFFIN RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
• Cut the puff pastry sheets in half, then use a rolling pin to roll each half out to 24 inches long x 8 inches (60x20 cm) wide.
• Brush the puff pastry sheets with the softened butter, then carefully roll them up into tight logs. Cut the logs in half lengthwise.
• Take each half and fold the smooth part of the dough inward to create a spiral shape.
• Place the spirals in a muffin tin and brush the tops with egg wash.
• Bake for 15 minutes on the top rack, then transfer to the bottom rack and bake for another 15 minutes.
• Combine the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
• Remove the muffins from the oven. Once cool enough to handle, roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
• Enjoy!

CHOCOLATE SPIRALS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to a 12-inch by 14-inch (30 cm by 35 cm) rectangle.
• Use a spatula to spread the chocolate hazelnut spread over half of the pastry. Fold other half of the pastry over the chocolate spread.
• Preheat the oven to 400˚F (200˚C). Grease a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
• Slice lengthwise into twelve ½-inch (1 cm) wide strips.
• Hold the top of a strip with one hand and use your other hand to twist. Once the twist goes all the way up the strip, roll into a tight spiral. Repeat with the rest of the strips.
• Transfer the spirals to the prepared baking sheet and brush with egg wash.
• Bake for 12 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Enjoy!

8 DESSERTS IN 1 PAN RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Spray a baking tray with cooking spray, then line it with a piece of parchment that extends past the sides. These will be the handles to lift out the dessert.
• Visually dividing the pan into 8 equal rectangles, shape the chocolate chip cookie dough into a flat, even, rectangular shape that fits the divided section in the top left corner, making sure the edges are as straight and sharp as possible.
• Shape the m&m cookie dough into a similar rectangle in the section diagonally across from the chocolate chip cookie dough.
• Break the graham cracker sheets along their seams into pieces that are just as long as the cookie dough rectangles. Press them to form a wall in the bottom left section.
• Place 2 full graham cracker sheets in bottom of the section.
• Layer the chocolate evenly on top.
• Spread the marshmallows across the chocolate.
• In the section directly to the right of the chocolate chip cookie dough, carefully spread the brownie batter into a similar rectangular shape.
• Roll two of the pie crusts together with about a 3-inch (8 cm) overlap, then trim it into a rectangle.
• Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
• On the far right side of the pan, lay the rectangular sheet of pie crust over where the 2 rightmost sections would be. Press the pie crust into the edges of the pan, then trim off any excess that goes beyond the pan.
• Place a double layer strip of pie crust in the middle, creasing the dough near the bottom into the pie crust that was laid down in order to help it stick and stay up.
• Seal off the left exposed edge of the pie crust with another double strip of pie crust. You should now have 2 rectangles completely enclosed in pie crust.
• If the brownie mix has spread a little bit, push it back into its original rectangular shape.
• Add the apple pie filling to the bottom right square.
• Add the pumpkin pie filling to the top right square.
• Immediately spread the banana bread batter into the section between the brownie and the pie crust.
• Breaking another graham cracker sheet into pieces, form another wall along the bottom of the banana bread rectangle and the right of the m&m cookie dough.
• Lay down 2 more sheets of graham crackers inside that rectangle to form a base, then evenly spread the cheesecake batter on top.
• Bake for 1 hour.
• Cool completely, then slowly and carefully lift the entire dessert out using the parchment paper handles. Immediately transfer to a large cutting board.
• Make 8 evenly-spaced slices vertically and 4 slices horizontally, creating bars that are have 1, 2, or 4 flavors.
• Enjoy!

CHOCOLATE PALMIERS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Lay the puff pastry out on a lightly floured surface and roll out to a 12-inch by 14-inch (30 cm by 35 cm) rectangle.
• Use a spatula to spread the chocolate hazelnut spread over the pastry, leaving a ¼-inch (6 mm) border of uncovered pastry.
• Roll each side of the sheet inward to meet in the middle.
• Preheat the oven to 400˚F (200˚C). Grease a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
• Use a sharp knife to cut the roll into fourteen ¼-inch (6 mm) thick slices.
• Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and brush with egg wash.
• Bake for 12 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Enjoy!

COOKIES & CREAM-STUFFED COOKIES RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
• Take a golf ball-size handful of cookie dough and press it flat.
• Place a sandwich cookie in the center, then fold the cookie dough around the edges, making sure there are no gaps. Press and shape the dough around the cookie, then repeat with remaining dough and cookies.
• Place them on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, and bake for 14 minutes.
• Enjoy!

PASTELITODE DE QUESO: CUBAN PUFF PASTRY WITH CREAM CHEESE

Steps:

• Combine and mix the flour, water, pork lard and salt. Mix until the dough is not sticky but not firm (do not over mix), finger should leave a dent. Place the dough on a large, floured work surface. Using hands, stretch the dough out into a large, even rectangle. Spread the cubes of margarine evenly on top. Vertically fold each end to meet in the middle. Overlapping, in thirds, fold horizontally. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough to 1 1/2 inches thick. Fold into thirds vertically and then again horizontally. Transfer to a baking tray and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Once rested, transfer the dough to a floured work surface and roll out to a 1-inch thick rectangle. Dust off any excess flour and repeat the folds, 4 folds in total. Transfer to a baking tray, wrap and refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes.
• Lay the dough on a sugared work surface. Sprinkle the rest of the sugar on top of the dough. Roll the dough out to a 3/4-inch thick rectangle. Make sure to press the sugar into the dough. Cut the dough into 3-inch squares. Place a heaping tablespoon of cream cheese in each center. Wet the dough's edges with water. Fold one corner into the cream cheese and continue to roll like a cigar. Press 3 fingers flat on top of the pastry. Place in the oven for until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve with a cafe con leche.