Authentic Puerto Rican Quesitos (in 30 minutes!)

Name: Authentic Puerto Rican Quesitos (in 30 minutes!)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American, Latin American, Caribbean
Ingredients: 8oz (1 block) cream cheese, softened to room temperature; 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed according to package directions; 1 egg; 1 tbsp + ¼ cup water; ¼ cup corn syrup; 3 tbsp granulated sugar

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:15min

Today we're making Quesitos, an iconic Puerto Rican treat made with puff pastry, cream cheese, and finished with a simple syrup. These bite sized pastries come together in 30 minutes and are perfect served hot with a cup of café con leche for breakfast or dessert.

Updated at: Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:19:56 GMT