Guava and Manchego Phyllo Pouches with Passion Fruit Syrup
Delicate phyllo pastry pouches filled with a sweet and savory combination of guava paste, Manchego cheese, and toasted almonds, spiced with cinnamon and cayenne. Served warm with passion fruit syrup for an elegant dessert that balances sweet, salty and spicy flavors.
Ingredients
- •1 cup guava paste
- •1 cup Manchego cheese
- •½ cup sliced almonds
- •½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- •9 tablespoons sugar
- •1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- •¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- •9 sheets phyllo pastry
- •½ cup unsalted butter
- •1 serving Passion Fruit Syrup
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Toss first 4 ingredients in medium bowl to combine. Cover filling and chill until ready to use, up to 1 day.
10 min
- 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.)
30 min
- 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.
20 min
- 4.
*A firm block of concentrated fruit available at some supermarkets, at Latin markets, and at cafecubano.com.
