# Components:
→ Pastry
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
05 - 1/3 cup ice-cold water
06 - 1 large egg for egg wash
→ Filling
07 - 3/4 cup guava paste or thick guava jam
08 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
09 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
10 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Glaze
11 - 1 cup powdered sugar
12 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
13 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
14 - Pink or red food coloring, optional
# Preparation Steps:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Add cold cubed butter and use a pastry blender or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
02 - Gradually add ice-cold water, mixing gently just until the dough comes together. Divide the dough in half, flatten each portion into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
03 - In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.
04 - On a lightly floured work surface, roll out one dough disk to approximately 1/8-inch thickness. Cut the dough into 8 rectangles, each measuring approximately 3 by 4 inches.
05 - Place 1 teaspoon guava paste and 1 teaspoon cream cheese mixture in the center of 4 rectangles, leaving a clear border around the edges.
06 - Brush the edges of the filled rectangles with beaten egg. Place the remaining 4 rectangles on top of the filled ones and press the edges firmly to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges for a decorative finish.
07 - Transfer the assembled pop tarts to a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
08 - Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Brush the tops of each pop tart with egg wash and prick the surface with a fork to create steam vents during baking.
09 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until the pastry is golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow the pop tarts to cool completely on the baking sheet.
10 - Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract together until the mixture reaches a smooth, pourable consistency. Add pink or red food coloring if desired. Drizzle or spread the glaze over the cooled pop tarts and allow it to set before serving.
