Quesitos

 These are "quesitos", "mini cheeses" would be the literal translation & the name comes after the cream cheese inside them ;)  They are very common in my homeland Puerto Rico, a staple for breakfast and the companionship of the afternoon coffee. This recipe I'm sharing with you is one ingredient different from the traditional, a version created by my mother & very well enjoyed by everyone!  

I make his little deliciousness for my family constantly.  They disappear quickly and the subsequent squabble is always there to let me know when they're almost gone! I hope you enjoy!!...

First mix the sugar, cream cheese & lime zest 

Cut the Puff Pastry in rectangles 3 X 3 1/5
You can go bigger if you prefer.
 When you unfold each Puff pastry sheet you have
 three parts.
You will be cutting each one of those three parts in three smaller parts
getting nine pieces from each pastry sheet. 

Place about a tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture
 in the center of each piece of pastry

Rub or brush a bit of egg along the edges

Fold and press softly but making sure the ends & seams are sealed

Rub or brush the egg along the top 

Lay the top area  on some sugar

Place on cookie sheet over waxed paper or silt pad 
and bake for approximately 15-17 min or until they
get a light golden color

Now the best part, enjoy! but make sure you let them cool off  before!!
I usually end up doing the same thing I do when eating pizza... burn my tongue
because I just can't wait! :)



You will need:

• 1 pack of cream cheese - 8oz
• zest of 1/2 a lime ... I always add more! :)   
• 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar.  ( I also add more sugar, around 4 tablespoons. This sugar is for mixing with cream cheese & lime zest.) 
• 2 Puff Pastry sheets. You can use the ready to bake pack or make your own pastry. 
• 1 beaten egg for brushing
• about 1/2 cup of granulated sugar to lay the egg washed pastry.

(I'm giving you my mom's original recipe with some notes of what I adjusted to my taste)

...Now if you want to go all from scratch here is the Homemade Puff Pastry recipe