Posted by Kim on October 16, 2005, 12:35 am, in reply to "help" Guava Cheese Tart 6 ounces (3/4 cup) cream cheese, at room ternperature Directions Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place l of the puff pastry circles on the baking sheet. Remove from the refrigerator. Working about 1 1/2-inches from the outside, firmly press the edges of Mix the heavy cream, with the remaining beaten egg and brush over the top of the tart: Cover with To bake, preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Transfer the pan from refrigerator to the oven and bake 15 Set aside to cool on a rack to 15 minutes. Serve warm.
One more recipe for you to try TY. Sounds delish... If you do try it please let me know how it is... I might just make these for my Peurto Rican boyfriend... Kim 
Ingredients
l cup grated panela or dry-curd farmer cheese
2 (1/2-pound) pieces puff pastry, each cut into a 12-inch circle
1 egg, lightly beaten
2/3 cup guava paste or other fruit jam or puree mixed with 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon heavy cream
Place the cream cheese and panela or farmer cheese in a bowl and mix
well with a spoon.
Brush a 1-inch rim around the outside edge with some of the beaten egg. Pat the cheese mixture into
an 8-inch circle in the center and spread the guava paste or jam evenly over the top.
Fold the remaining piece of puff pastry in half and place over the first piece. Unfold the pastry to
enclose the filling, being careful not to trap air beneath. Gently press the top and bottom edges
together and refrigerate about 25 minutes, or until the dough is thoroughly chilled.
pastry together with the tines of a fork to seal. Then trim the excess dough, leaving an even 1-inch
border of crust surrounding the filling. With a sharp paring knife, cut out and discard a 1/4-inch
circle of dough from the center, and press out any trapped air. Then, making shallow cuts, trace 6
to 8 circular lines in a spiral pattern from the center hole to the inside edge of the sealed crust
(if the dough gets too warm to work with, just return to the refrigerator for 30 minutes or so to
harden).
plastic wrap and chill at least 2 hours or overnight.
minutes, or until puffed and golden brown on top. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees. Bake
until the jelly is bubbling and the bottom crust, when lifted with a spatula, is browned, 30 to 40 minutes.
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