Bocadillo Guava and Cheese Hamantaschen

Desserts

In this Ladino spin on the traditional Jewish Purim cookies, my hamantaschen recipe gets a makeover with a guava and cheese bocadillo filling!

INGREDIENTS All-purpose flour Baking powder Salt Granulated sugar Unsalted butter Egg Pure vanilla extract Orange juice Mozzarella cheese  Bocadillo guava paste

STEP 1

In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

STEP 2

In a separate large bowl, cream the room temperature butter and granulated sugar. Beat the egg and vanilla extract into the butter and sugar mixture until smooth.

STEP 3

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms. If the dough is too dry, add a splash of orange juice. Knead the dough.

STEP 4

On a floured surface, roll out one of the chilled dough disks to a 1/8-inch thickness. Use a 3-inch cookie cutter to cut out circles. Place the circles on the prepared baking sheet.

STEP 5

Place a strip of mozzarella cheese and a strip of guava paste in the center of each dough circle.

STEP 6

Fold the dough over the filling to create a triangle shape, ensuring the filling remains visible at the center. Pinch the corners to seal the edges.

STEP 7

Bake the pastries for 20-25 minutes until they turn lightly golden.

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